Cyanea mceldowneyi
| Cyanea mceldowneyi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Genus: | Cyanea |
| Species: | C. mceldowneyi
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| Binomial name | |
| Cyanea mceldowneyi | |
Cyanea mceldowneyi is a rare species of flowering plant in the bellflower family known by the common name McEldowney cyanea. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Maui.[2] A 2007 count estimated 60 plants remaining in two populations.[3] It was federally listed as an endangered species of the United States in 1992.[4] Like other Cyanea it is known as haha in Hawaiian.[5]
This Hawaiian lobelioid is a shrub growing 2 to 3 meters tall. The leaves are up to 35 centimeters long by 9 wide and are lined with hard teeth. The leaves are prickly, especially when new. The inflorescence bears 5 to 7 tubular flowers. The petals are white with purple stripes and have prickles.[2][4]
This species is threatened by habitat degradation due to
This plant was named for a Maui forester named George McEldowney.[4]
References
- ^ "NatureServe Explorer". NatureServe Explorer Cyanea mceldowneyi. NatureServe. 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ a b Cyanea mceldowneyi. The Nature Conservancy.
- ^ a b USFWS. Cyanea mceldowneyi Five-year Review. January 2008.
- ^ a b c USFWS. Determination of endangered or threatened status for 15 plants from the island of Maui, HI. Federal Register May 15, 1992. pg 20776.
- ^ USFWS Species Reports: Listed Plants
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