Cutandia maritima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 19: 118. 1881 [1882 publ. 1881]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860890
Common Names
- Maritima Cutandia
- Cutandia
- Maritima Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cutandia maritima (also called Cutandia maritima, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Cutandia maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It has also been used to make herbal medicines for treating skin problems and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Cutandia maritima is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cutandia maritima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Cutandia maritima
Cutandia maritima is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Cutandia maritima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cutandia maritima?
Cutandia maritima
What is the common name of Cutandia maritima?
Sea Cutandia
What is the family of Cutandia maritima?
Amaranthaceae
Species in the Cutandia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-406071: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.