Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
havanensis
ID:
233029

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq. ex J.F.Gmel.) Alain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 8: 370 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232360

Common Names

  • Machaonia havanensis
  • Havana Machaonia
  • Havana Machaonie

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce havanensis Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Machaonia havanensis (also called Havana machaonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Cuba. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Machaonia havanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Machaonia havanensis sub. havanensis
Machaonia havanensis sub. orientalis Borhidi & M.Fernández

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaonia havanensis is yellow-green in color and has a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaonia havanensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Machaonia havanensis

Machaonia havanensis is native to Cuba and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Machaonia havanensis FAQ

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Machaonia havanensis

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Havanese Machaonia

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Rubiaceae

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-116825: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.