Haha mili`ohu (Cyanea konahuanuiensis)

Global Rank: N/A
Legal Status: N/A
Family: Campanulaceae
State: HI
Nature Serve ID: XXXXXX
Lifeform: Shrub
Date Inducted in National Collection:

Description:

Discovered in 2012, this endemic species' own name means that it is "the Cyanea that is caressed by mist". At about half a meter in height, this plant produces impressive hairy, dark purple flowers and orange berry fruits. In an effort to learn more about this species and its natural growth habits, the University of Hawaii successfully germinated seeds collected from its native habitat. Future research on this species is to be conducted.

Where is Haha mili`ohu (Cyanea konahuanuiensis) located in the wild?

Habitat:

This species occurs in wet forest sites at elevations from 884 to 932 meters.

Distribution:

Currently, this species is distributed throughout South East Oahu in the Ko'olau Mountain Range. Its only population is small at about 20 mature individuals and located in the Ko'olau Mountains of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. This single population is vulnerable to flash weather events, such as floods, hurricanes, or a small landslide, and can end any chances of future propagation.

States & Provinces:

Haha mili`ohu can be found in Hawaii

Which CPC Partners conserve Haha mili`ohu (Cyanea konahuanuiensis)?

Harold L. Lyon Arboretum

Not Sponsored

Conservation Actions

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

10/10/2020

Mature and immature seeds have been collected and stored at the Harold L. Lyon Arboretum where some seeds have germinated.

10/10/2020

Mature and immature seeds have been collected and stored at the Harold L. Lyon Arboretum where some seeds have germinated.

10/10/2020

Mature and immature seeds have been collected and stored at the Harold L. Lyon Arboretum where some seeds have germinated