Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
recta
ID:
831654

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hillebr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 255 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830989



Common Names

  • Cyanea recta
  • Straight-leaved Cyanea
  • Recta Cyanea


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Description

Cyanea recta (also called the upright cyanea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae. It is native to New Zealand and grows in montane forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanea recta is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyanea recta is a bell-shaped, white or pinkish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, green and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanea recta is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-draining, light soil mix and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 70-75°F (21-24°C). Seedlings should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cyanea recta

Cyanea recta is native to Hawaii and can be found in moist, shady areas in the wild.

Cyanea recta FAQ

What are the common names of Cyanea recta?

Common names of Cyanea recta include Hawaiian lily, lily of the valley, and mountain lily.

What is the natural habitat of Cyanea recta?

The natural habitat of Cyanea recta is in moist, shady areas in the Hawaiian Islands.

What is the lifespan of Cyanea recta?

The lifespan of Cyanea recta is approximately 5 years.

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,

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