Shipman's Cyanea (Cyanea shipmanii)

Global Rank: G1 - Critically Imperiled
Legal Status: Federally Endangered
Family: Campanulaceae
State: HI
Nature Serve ID: 136779
Lifeform: Shrub
Date Inducted in National Collection:

Description:

This tall shrub species is a member of the bellflower family, with fern-life leaves, whitish-green flowers and ellipsoid berry fruits. What sets this species apart from related Cyanea species are its slender stems, stalked habit, uniquely divided leaves, and its smaller flowers. Fewer than 10 plants are estimated to remain in its native range. Ecological threats include competition with introduced plants, especially passionfruit species, sawtooth blackberry, grass species, and common holly. Unregulated grazing by livestock and habitat degradation by feral pigs also contribute to the threatened status of this species.

Where is Shipman's Cyanea (Cyanea shipmanii) located in the wild?

Habitat:

Moist woodland habitats found among old volcanic substrates are the preference of this species. This species is endemic to the montane forest areas between mountain peaks, particularly at higher elevations from 1,800-1,900 m.

Distribution:

The Shipman's Cyanea is represented by one population, located on the island of Hawaii on the eastern slope of Mauna Kea. Historically, it was also found in the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, a protected area on the Big Island as well.

States & Provinces:

Shipman's Cyanea can be found in Hawaii

Which CPC Partners conserve Shipman's Cyanea (Cyanea shipmanii)?

Harold L. Lyon Arboretum

Not Sponsored

Assigned 06/09/17

CPC's Plant Sponsorship Program provides long term stewardship of rare plants in our National Collection. We are so grateful for all our donors who have made the Plant Sponsorship Program so successful. We are in the process of acknowledging all our wonderful plant sponsorship donors on our website. This is a work in progress and will be updated regularly.

Conservation Actions

01/01/2010

few individuals left