Cubanola domingensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton) Aiello
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 60: 113 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933427
Common Names
- Cubanola domingensis
- Cubanola Domingensis
- Cubanola Domingensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cubanola domingensis (also called the Dominican Cubanola, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in Cuba. It has alternate, simple leaves and white flowers. The fruits are drupes and the bark is smooth and gray. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Cubanola domingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cubanola domingensis is yellow in color with a tubular shape. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cubanola domingensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cubanola domingensis
Cubanola domingensis is native to Cuba.
Species in the Cubanola genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-52216: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Annette Aiello (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiello' in the authors string.