Status:
valid
Authors:
Pipoly
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Sida 18: 103 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631478
Common Names
- Vasquez's Cybianthus
- Cybianthus Vasquezii
- Cybianthus Vasquez
Description
Cybianthus vasquezii (also called Vasquez's Cybianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in moist forests and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Cybianthus vasquezii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cybianthus vasquezii is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with 5 petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cybianthus vasquezii is a shrub-like plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in an area with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cybianthus vasquezii
Cybianthus vasquezii can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Cybianthus vasquezii FAQ
What is the common name of Cybianthus vasquezii?
Vasquez's Cybianthus
What is the natural habitat of Cybianthus vasquezii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.
What is the flower color of Cybianthus vasquezii?
The flowers are yellowish-green in color.
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,