Cyanea solanacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
solanacea
ID:
831669
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hillebr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 259 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831004
Common Names
- Cyanea solanacea
- Nightshade-leaved Cyanea
- Solanacea Cyanea
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Cyanea solanacea (also called 'Nightshade Cyanea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is known only from the island of Kauai. It grows in wet forests, at elevations of 100–900 m (330–2,950 ft).
Uses & Benefits
Cyanea solanacea 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 solanacea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyanea solanacea can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into small sections and planted in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cyanea solanacea
Cyanea solanacea is native to Hawaii and can be found in moist, shady areas in the wild.
Cyanea solanacea FAQ
What are the common names of Cyanea solanacea?
Common names of Cyanea solanacea include Hawaiian lily, lily of the valley, and mountain lily.
What is the natural habitat of Cyanea solanacea?
The natural habitat of Cyanea solanacea is in moist, shady areas in the Hawaiian Islands.
What is the lifespan of Cyanea solanacea?
The lifespan of Cyanea solanacea 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-368272: Based on the initial data import
William Hillebrand (1821-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hillebr.' in the authors string.