lanceleaf cyanea
Cyanea lanceolata (Gaudich.) Lammers, Givnish & Sytsma
Cyanea lanceolata is a species in the genus Cyanea, part of the family Campanulaceae. It is commonly known as lanceleaf cyanea and is native to Hawaii. The species was formally described in 1993 by Lammers, Givnish, and Sytsma, based on earlier work by Gaudichaud.
Description
Cyanea lanceolata is a member of the bellflower family, Campanulaceae, and is found in the Hawaiian archipelago. The species is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves, which contribute to its common name, lanceleaf cyanea. It is one of several endemic Cyanea species in Hawaii, reflecting the unique biodiversity of the region. The scientific description of this species was published in 1993 by Lammers, Givnish, and Sytsma, building upon the earlier taxonomic work of Gaudichaud. This species is part of a group of plants that have evolved in isolation in Hawaii, leading to a high degree of endemism within the genus Cyanea.
Other common names
lanceleaf cyanea
Distribution
Hawaii
Synonyms
Lobelia ambiguaLobelia lanceolataLobelia rollandiaRollandia lanceolataRollandia grandifoliaRollandia delessertianaRollandia ambiguaRollandia lanceolata var. grandifoliaRollandia lanceolata f. rockiiRollandia lanceolata var. glaberrimaRollandia lanceolata var. kipapaensisRollandia lanceolata var. viridifloraCyanea coronataDelissea ambiguaDelissea coronataDelissea delessertianaDelissea lanceolata