Punaluu Cyanea
Cyanea truncata (Rock) Rock
Cyanea truncata, known as Punaluu Cyanea, is a critically endangered flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. Endemic to Oahu and Molokai in Hawaii, it is now found only in cultivation and in some planted habitats. Federally listed as an endangered species in the United States, it is part of the Cyanea genus, known as haha in Hawaiian.
Description
Cyanea truncata is a member of the bellflower family, Campanulaceae, and is native to the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Molokai. Once more widespread, it is now critically endangered in the wild, with conservation efforts including cultivation and planting in suitable habitats. The species was formally described in 1917 and is one of the Cyanea species referred to as haha in the Hawaiian language. Its conservation status highlights the need for continued protection and habitat restoration.
Other common names
Punaluu Cyanea
Distribution
Global · Hawaii
Synonyms
Rollandia truncataCyanea juddiiCyanea truncata var. juddiiDelissea truncataDelissea truncata var. juddii