Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
492085

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wright. 2: 518 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491417

Common Names

  • Cubensis Symplocos
  • Cubensis Sweetleaf
  • Cubensis Honeybush

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Synonyms

  • Barberina antillana Miers [unknown]
  • Barberina cubensis (Griseb.) Miers [unknown]
  • Eugenioides cubense Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Symplocos cubensis (also called Symplocos cubensis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Cuba, and it typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocos cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symplocos cubensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocos cubensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Symplocos cubensis

Symplocos cubensis is native to Cuba, found in the provinces of Camagüey, Guantánamo, Holguín, Las Tunas, Matanzas, Pinar del Río, and Santiago de Cuba.

Symplocos cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocos cubensis?

Symplocos cubensis

What is the family of Symplocos cubensis?

Symplocaceae

What is the common name of Symplocos cubensis?

Cuban Symplocos

Species in the Symplocos genus

Symplocos nitens, Symplocos nivea, Symplocos oblongifolia, Symplocos obovatifolia, Symplocos obtusa, Symplocos octopetala, Symplocos myrtacea, Symplocos pergracilis, Symplocos moaensis, Symplocos mucronata, Symplocos multibracteata, Symplocos nairii, Symplocos nakaharae, Symplocos neblinae, Symplocos oligandra, Symplocos paucistaminea, Symplocos pealii, Symplocos pedunculata, Symplocos olivacea, Symplocos ophirensis, Symplocos oranjeensis, Symplocos organensis, Symplocos ovalis, Symplocos oxyphylla, Symplocos oreophila, Symplocos kothayarensis, Symplocos kurgensis, Symplocos laeteviridis, Symplocos lasseri, Symplocos latifolia, Symplocos interrupta, Symplocos jauaensis, Symplocos koidzumiana, Symplocos junghuhnii, Symplocos kawakamii, Symplocos kemiriensis, Symplocos khasiana, Symplocos ledermannii, Symplocos johniana, Symplocos martinicensis, Symplocos megalocarpa, Symplocos montana, Symplocos micrantha, Symplocos microcalyx, Symplocos microphylla, Symplocos microstyla, Symplocos migoi, Symplocos lehmannii, Symplocos leochaii, Symplocos leonis,

Species in the Symplocaceae family

Symplocos nitens, Symplocos nivea, Symplocos oblongifolia, Symplocos obovatifolia, Symplocos obtusa, Symplocos octopetala, Symplocos myrtacea, Symplocos pergracilis, Symplocos moaensis, Symplocos mucronata, Symplocos multibracteata, Symplocos nairii, Symplocos nakaharae, Symplocos neblinae, Symplocos oligandra, Symplocos paucistaminea, Symplocos pealii, Symplocos pedunculata, Symplocos olivacea, Symplocos ophirensis, Symplocos oranjeensis, Symplocos organensis, Symplocos ovalis, Symplocos oxyphylla, Symplocos oreophila, Symplocos kothayarensis, Symplocos kurgensis, Symplocos laeteviridis, Symplocos lasseri, Symplocos latifolia, Symplocos interrupta, Symplocos jauaensis, Symplocos koidzumiana, Symplocos junghuhnii, Symplocos kawakamii, Symplocos kemiriensis, Symplocos khasiana, Symplocos ledermannii, Symplocos johniana, Symplocos martinicensis, Symplocos megalocarpa, Symplocos montana, Symplocos micrantha, Symplocos microcalyx, Symplocos microphylla, Symplocos microstyla, Symplocos migoi, Symplocos lehmannii, Symplocos leochaii, Symplocos leonis,