Cyanea maceldowneyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maceldowneyi
ID:
831620
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rock
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 22: 43 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830955
Common Names
- Cyanea Maceldowneyi
- Maceldowneyi Cyanea
- Cyanea Maceldowneyi Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyanea maceldowneyi (also called 'Maceldowney's Cyanea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family, Campanulaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is found in wet forests and bogs. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
Uses & Benefits
Cyanea maceldowneyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat respiratory and digestive disorders, as well as to boost the immune system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyanea maceldowneyi is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyanea maceldowneyi is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in dry and mesic forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Cyanea maceldowneyi
Cyanea maceldowneyi is found in Hawaii on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui.
Cyanea maceldowneyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyanea maceldowneyi?
Cyanea maceldowneyi
What type of plant is Cyanea maceldowneyi?
Endemic Hawaiian shrub
Where is Cyanea maceldowneyi found?
Koolau Mountains, Oahu, Hawaii
Species in the Cyanea genus
Cyanea aculeatiflora, Cyanea acuminata, Cyanea angustifolia, Cyanea arborea, Cyanea asarifolia, Cyanea aspleniifolia, Cyanea calycina, Cyanea comata, Cyanea copelandii, Cyanea coriacea, Cyanea crispa, Cyanea cylindrocalyx, Cyanea dolichopoda, Cyanea dunbarii, Cyanea duvalliorum, Cyanea eleeleensis, Cyanea elliptica, Cyanea fissa, Cyanea floribunda, Cyanea gibsonii, Cyanea giffardii, Cyanea glabra, Cyanea grimesiana, Cyanea habenata, Cyanea hamatiflora, Cyanea hardyi, Cyanea hirtella, Cyanea horrida, Cyanea humboldtiana, Cyanea kahiliensis, Cyanea kolekoleensis, Cyanea koolauensis, Cyanea kuhihewa, Cyanea kunthiana, Cyanea lanceolata, Cyanea leptostegia, Cyanea linearifolia, Cyanea lobata, Cyanea longiflora, Cyanea longissima, Cyanea macrostegia, Cyanea magnicalyx, Cyanea mannii, Cyanea maritae, Cyanea marksii, Cyanea mauiensis, Cyanea maceldowneyi, Cyanea membranacea, Cyanea minutiflora, Cyanea munroi,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-368228: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Rock (1884-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rock' in the authors string.