Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
fuscus
ID:
632001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Herb. Fl. Bras. : 259 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631333

Common Names

  • Cybianthus Fuscus
  • Fuscus Cybianthus
  • Fuscus Cybianthus Plant

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Synonyms

  • Peckia fusca Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cybianthus fuscus (also called Dark Cybianthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cybianthus fuscus is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cybianthus fuscus is white to pinkish, with a yellowish center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cybianthus fuscus is a shrub native to South America. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cybianthus fuscus

Cybianthus fuscus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Cybianthus fuscus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cybianthus fuscus?

Cybianthus fuscus

What is the common name of Cybianthus fuscus?

Fuscus Cybianthus

What type of plant is Cybianthus fuscus?

Cybianthus fuscus is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae

Species in the Cybianthus genus

Cybianthus agostinianus, Cybianthus alpestris, Cybianthus amplus, Cybianthus anthuriophyllus, Cybianthus antillanus, Cybianthus apiculatus, Cybianthus bahiensis, Cybianthus barbosae, Cybianthus barrosoanus, Cybianthus baruanus, Cybianthus blanchetii, Cybianthus bogotensis, Cybianthus boissieri, Cybianthus breweri, Cybianthus buchtienii, Cybianthus candamoensis, Cybianthus caracasanus, Cybianthus cardonae, Cybianthus cenepensis, Cybianthus chamaephyta, Cybianthus cogolloi, Cybianthus collinus, Cybianthus colombianus, Cybianthus comperuvianus, Cybianthus coriaceus, Cybianthus coronatus, Cybianthus costaricanus, Cybianthus croatii, Cybianthus crotonoides, Cybianthus cruegeri, Cybianthus cuatrecasasii, Cybianthus cuneifolius, Cybianthus cuspidatus, Cybianthus cuyabensis, Cybianthus cyclopetalus, Cybianthus deltatus, Cybianthus densicomus, Cybianthus densiflorus, Cybianthus detergens, Cybianthus duckei, Cybianthus duidae, Cybianthus dussii, Cybianthus fabiolae, Cybianthus fendleri, Cybianthus flavovirens, Cybianthus fosteri, Cybianthus frigidicola, Cybianthus froelichii, Cybianthus fulvopulverulentus, Cybianthus fuscus,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,