Elytraria cubana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubana
ID:
667389
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 15: 21 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666721
Common Names
- Cubana Elytraria
- Cubana Elytraria Plant
- Cubana Elytraria Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elytraria cubana (also called Elytraria cubana, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a small herb, growing up to 0.3m tall. It is native to the Solomon Islands and grows in lowland rainforest and montane forest.
Uses & Benefits
Elytraria cubana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elytraria cubana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Elytraria cubana can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a woodland garden or in a container.
Where to Find Elytraria cubana
Elytraria cubana is native to Cuba.
Elytraria cubana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elytraria cubana?
Elytraria cubana
What is the common name of Elytraria cubana?
Cubana
What is the natural habitat of Elytraria cubana?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Elytraria genus
Elytraria acaulis, Elytraria bissei, Elytraria bromoides, Elytraria carolinensis, Elytraria cubana, Elytraria filicaulis, Elytraria imbricata, Elytraria ivorensis, Elytraria klugii, Elytraria macrophylla, Elytraria madagascariensis, Elytraria marginata, Elytraria maritima, Elytraria mexicana, Elytraria minor, Elytraria nodosa, Elytraria planifolia, Elytraria prolifera, Elytraria shaferi, Elytraria spathulifolia, Elytraria tuberosa, Elytraria serpens, Elytraria caroliniensis,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.