Cyanea superba
Cyanea superba | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Campanulaceae |
Genus: | Cyanea |
Species: | C. superba
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Binomial name | |
Cyanea superba |
Cyanea superba is a rare species of flowering plant in the bellflower family known by the common names Mt. Kaala cyanea and superb cyanea. It is endemic to the island of Oahu, but it is now extinct in the wild. It exists in cultivation and some individuals have been planted in appropriate habitat.[1] It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States. Like other Cyanea it is known as haha in Hawaiian.[2]
This
The plant is being propagated in a number of facilities in Hawaii.[4] It has been planted in various parts of the island, often in fenced and otherwise protected areas. Many of the plants have survived, flowered, and produced viable seed, and seedlings have been observed. The U. S. Army has collected over 50,000 seeds from these plants and placed them in storage.[4]
This plant was driven to extinction by a number of forces, chiefly
References
- ^ a b c Bruegmann, M. M. & V. Caraway. (2003). Cyanea superba. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2010. www.iucnredlist.org Archived June 27, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 1 March 2011.
- ^ USFWS Species Profile: Listed Plants
- ^ Bruegmann, M. M. & V. Caraway. (2003). ssp. regina. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2010. www.iucnredlist.org Archived June 27, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 1 March 2011.
- ^ a b c d e USFWS. Cyanea superba Five-year Review. August 2007.