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`Oha (Cyanea remyi)

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  • Global Rank: G1 - Critically Imperiled
  • Legal Status: Federally Endangered
  • Family: Campanulaceae
  • State: HI
  • Nature Serve ID: 140845
  • Lifeform: Shrub
  • Date Inducted in National Collection:
Description:

This endemic member of the bellflower family has clusters of dark purple flowers on its palm-like habit. Less than 600 plants are estimated to be growing in its native range, facing threats like introduced alien plants species and predation by ungulates, rats, and slugs on its stems.

Where is `Oha (Cyanea remyi) located in the wild?

Habitat:

Individuals of this species prefers moist woodland forests or shrubland ecosystems.

Distribution:

It is only found in the Wailua, Wahiawa, and Wai`oli Valleys of the island, Kaua`i.

States & Provinces:

`Oha can be found in Hawaii

Which CPC Partners conserve `Oha (Cyanea remyi)?

  • Harold L. Lyon Arboretum

    Not Sponsored
    Assigned 06/09/17
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    Nomenclature
    Taxon Cyanea remyi
    Authority Rock
    Family Campanulaceae
    CPC Number 44608
    ITIS 34739
    USDA CYRE10
    Duration Perennial
    Common Names `Oha wai | Remy's Cyanea | Haha
    Associated Scientific Names Cyanea remyi | Delissea remyi
    Distribution It is only found in the Wailua, Wahiawa, and Wai`oli Valleys of the island, Kaua`i.
    State Rank
    State State Rank
    Hawaii S1
    Ecological Relationships

    Photos

    Photo Credit: Natalia Tangalin ©

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