Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
cubense
ID:
293405

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) K.Krause ex Bogner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 9: 129 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292737

Common Names

  • Cuban Aster
  • Cuban Asterwort
  • Cuban Starwort

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Description

Asterostigma cubense (also called Cuban asterostigma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Cuba. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1.5 meters in height, with glossy green leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asterostigma cubense is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a source of timber for furniture and flooring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asterostigma cubense has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The fruit is a small, dry, one-seeded capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asterostigma cubense is a small shrub which grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilised in spring and summer.

Where to Find Asterostigma cubense

Asterostigma cubense can be found in Cuba and the Bahamas.

Asterostigma cubense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asterostigma cubense?

Asterostigma cubense

What is the common name of Asterostigma cubense?

Cuban Asterostigma

What is the natural habitat of Asterostigma cubense?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86195-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.