Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
326948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 32(2): 155 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326280

Common Names

  • Tocoyena cubensis
  • Cuban Tocoyena
  • Cuban False Mistletoe

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Synonyms

  • Sphinctanthus longiflorus Griseb. [valid]
  • Tocoyena longiflora K.Schum. [illegitimate]
  • Ucriana longiflora D.Dietr. [valid]
  • Genipa longiflora M.Gómez [valid]

Description

Tocoyena cubensis (also called 'Tocoyena cubensis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tocoyena cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in parks and other public spaces. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tocoyena cubensis are white, tubular and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tocoyena cubensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be grown in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Tocoyena cubensis

Tocoyena cubensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Cuba.

Tocoyena cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tocoyena cubensis?

Tocoyena cubensis

What is the common name of Tocoyena cubensis?

Cubensis Tocoyena

What is the natural habitat of Tocoyena cubensis?

Tropical forests of South America

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