Cyanea superba
About
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. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States. Like other Cyanea it is known as haha in Hawaiian.
- Family
- Campanulaceae
How to use it
The superb cyanea is primarily used for ornamental purposes in gardens and conservation efforts. As a federally listed endangered species, it plays a role in raising awareness about the importance of preserving rare plants and their habitats. Cultivating this plant can also help restore native ecosystems on Oahu.
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Gardening tip
If you're lucky enough to cultivate superb cyanea, make sure to plant it in a suitable habitat that mimics its native environment on Oahu. This will help it thrive and contribute to conservation efforts.
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In the kitchen
The superb cyanea is not eaten by humans. It's a rare plant that is more valued for its beauty and conservation status than for culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cyanea superba
- Slug
- cyanea-superba
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Genus
- Cyanea
- Species
- superba
- Wikidata QID
- Q3008037
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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