Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
memphitica
ID:
861557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) K.Richt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Pl. Eur. 1: 77 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860892

Common Names

  • Memphitica Cutandia
  • Cutandia
  • Memphitica Grass

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Description

Cutandia memphitica (also called Cutandia memphitica, 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 memphitica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cutandia memphitica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cutandia memphitica 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 memphitica

Cutandia memphitica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Cutandia memphitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cutandia memphitica?

Cutandia memphitica

What is the common name of Cutandia memphitica?

Memphis Cutandia

What is the family of Cutandia memphitica?

Amaranthaceae

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396846-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].