purple cyanea
Cyanea macrostegia Hilleb.
Cyanea macrostegia, a member of the Campanulaceae family, is a species native to Hawaii. It was first described in 1888 by Hilleb.
Description
Cyanea macrostegia is a plant species in the genus Cyanea, part of the bellflower family Campanulaceae. It is commonly known as purple cyanea. This species is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is naturally found. The scientific name was first published in 1888 by Hilleb. The genus Cyanea includes a variety of flowering plants, many of which are native to the Pacific region, particularly Hawaii. Cyanea macrostegia contributes to the rich botanical diversity of the Hawaiian flora.
Other common names
purple cyanea
Distribution
Hawaii
Synonyms
Cyanea atraCyanea bicolorCyanea hanaensisCyanea macrostegia var. parvibracteataCyanea marianaDelissea atraDelissea bicolorDelissea globosaDelissea hanaensisDelissea latiorDelissea macrostegiaDelissea macrostegia var. parvibracteataDelissea mariana