Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
273937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Britton ex Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 391 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273269

Common Names

  • Picardaea
  • Cuban Picardaea
  • Picardaea Cubensis

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Synonyms

  • Macrocnemum cubense Griseb. [valid]
  • Picardaea haitiensis Urb. [valid]

Description

Picardaea cubensis (also called Cuban Picardaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to Cuba and Hispaniola. It grows in humid, lowland forests and in disturbed sites, from sea level to 1,500 m in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Picardaea cubensis is used in traditional medicine to treat skin disorders, wounds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a source of food and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picardaea cubensis is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picardaea cubensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA zones 10-12. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes in the spring.

Where to Find Picardaea cubensis

Picardaea cubensis is native to Cuba.

Picardaea cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picardaea cubensis?

Picardaea cubensis

What is the common name of Picardaea cubensis?

Cuban Picardaea

What is the natural habitat of Picardaea cubensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Caribbean

Species in the Picardaea 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-156009: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.