'aku 'aku
Cyanea tritomantha A.Gray
Cyanea tritomantha, commonly known as 'aku 'aku, is a species in the bellflower family (Campanulaceae). It was first described by A. Gray in 1861 and is native to Hawaii. This plant is part of the Cyanea genus, which is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
Description
Cyanea tritomantha is a member of the Campanulaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly referred to as the bellflower family. The species is known by the common name 'aku 'aku and was scientifically documented by A. Gray in 1861. It is native to the Hawaiian archipelago and is part of the Cyanea genus, which is restricted to Hawaii. The genus Cyanea includes a number of species that are adapted to the unique ecological conditions of the islands.
Other common names
'aku 'aku
Distribution
Global · Hawaii
Synonyms
Cyanea magnificaCyanea submuricataDelissea magnificaDelissea submuricataDelissea tritomantha