Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
136947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 74 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136276



Common Names

  • Cuban Feddea
  • Feddea Cubensis
  • Feddea cubensis


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Description

Feddea cubensis (also called Cuban Feddea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Cuba and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Feddea cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Feddea cubensis has small yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Feddea cubensis is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Feddea cubensis

Feddea cubensis is native to Cuba.

Feddea cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Feddea cubensis?

Feddea cubensis

What is the common name of Feddea cubensis?

Cuban Feddea

What is the natural habitat of Feddea cubensis?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

Species in the Feddea genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-96992: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.