Haleakala cyanea

Cyanea aculeatiflora Rock

Cyanea aculeatiflora, described by Rock in 1913, is a species in the genus Cyanea of the family Campanulaceae. It is native to Hawaii and is known as Haleakala cyanea in English and in the target language.

Description

Cyanea aculeatiflora is a plant species within the Campanulaceae family. It was first published in 1913 by the author Rock. This species is endemic to the Hawaiian region and is specifically associated with the area of Haleakala. The species name 'aculeatiflora' refers to its spiny or bristly flowers. It is one of the many Cyanea species found in the Hawaiian archipelago, a group known for their ecological and morphological diversity.