Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
marginatus
ID:
632062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Pipoly

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 43: 60 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631394

Common Names

  • Marginatus Cybianthus
  • Margined Cybianthus
  • Margined Cybianthus

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Synonyms

  • Grammadenia alpina Mez [unknown]
  • Grammadenia andicola Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Grammadenia hexamera Pittier [unknown]
  • Grammadenia lehmannii Mez [unknown]
  • Grammadenia marginata Benth. [unknown]
  • Grammadenia nitida Mez [unknown]
  • Grammadenia pastensis Mez [unknown]
  • Grammadenia weberbaueri Mez [unknown]

Description

Cybianthus marginatus (also called Marginate Cybianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is a perennial herb with a single stem, growing up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in humid montane forest, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cybianthus marginatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cybianthus marginatus is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cybianthus marginatus is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5 m. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a warm, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cybianthus marginatus

Cybianthus marginatus is native to the Canary Islands.

Cybianthus marginatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cybianthus marginatus?

Cybianthus marginatus

What is the natural habitat of Cybianthus marginatus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What are the common names of Cybianthus marginatus?

Margined Cybianthus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2749398: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.