Cyanea glabra
| Cyanea glabra | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Genus: | Cyanea |
| Species: | C. glabra
|
| Binomial name | |
| Cyanea glabra (E.Wimm.) H.St.John
| |
Cyanea glabra is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae known by the common name smooth cyanea. It is endemic to Maui, where there are twelve plants remaining in the wild.[1] It was federally listed as an endangered species of the United States with nine other Maui Nui endemics in 1999.[2] Like other Cyanea it is known as haha in Hawaiian.[3]
This Hawaiian lobelioid is a branching shrub that reaches an uncertain height.[1] It grows in wet forests dominated by Acacia koa and/or Metrosideros polymorpha at 975 to 1,340 m (3,200 to 4,400 ft). Associated plants include Cheirodendron trigynum, Tetraplasandra hawaiensis, Xylosma hawaiensis, Pipturus albidus, Coprosma spp., Wikstroemia oahuensis, Clermontia kakeana, Psychotria spp., Sadleria spp., Cyrtandra spathulata, Touchardia latifolia, Freycinetia arborea, and Cyanea elliptica.[4] The remaining 12 plants are part of one population divided into two subpopulations. Threats to the species include exotic plants, feral pigs, and landslides.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Bruegmann, M.M.; Caraway, V. (2003). "Cyanea glabra". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003 e.T44098A10852085. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T44098A10852085.en.
- ^ "Ten plants from Maui Nui added to endangered species list" (Press release). USFWS. September 3, 1999.
- ^ "Listed Plants". USFWS Species Reports.
- ^ "Haha Cyanea glabra" (PDF). Hawaii's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy. Division of Forestry and Wildlife. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-26. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
External links
- "Cyanea glabra (E. Wimm.) H. St. John | smooth cyanea". USDA Plants Profile.