Liabum cubense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubense
ID:
23459
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 1: 236 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022788
Common Names
- Cuban liabum
- Cuban liabum-daisy
- Cuban liabum-aster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Liabum cubense (also called Cuban Liabum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Cuba and Hispaniola. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, in open areas and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Liabum cubense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Liabum cubense are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have white-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liabum cubense is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. Propagation is by division of clumps in the spring or by seed.
Where to Find Liabum cubense
Liabum cubense is native to Cuba and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Liabum cubense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liabum cubense?
Liabum cubense
What type of plant is Liabum cubense?
Liabum cubense is a shrub.
Where is Liabum cubense found?
Liabum cubense is found in Cuba.
Species in the Liabum genus
Liabum nigropilosum, Liabum saundersii, Liabum ovatifolium, Liabum acuminatum, Liabum saloyense, Liabum floribundum, Liabum cubense, Liabum oblanceolatum, Liabum nudicaule, Liabum steinbachii, Liabum igniarium, Liabum selleanum, Liabum nigropilosum, Liabum kingii, Liabum solidagineum, Liabum umbellatum, Liabum barclayae, Liabum eriocaulon, Liabum vargasii, Liabum falcatum, Liabum eggersii, Liabum stipulatum, Liabum polycephalum, Liabum wrightii, Liabum bourgeaui, Liabum melastomoides, Liabum poiteaui, Liabum amplexicaule, Liabum asclepiadeum, Liabum trianae, Liabum grandiflorum, Liabum macbridei, Liabum subacaule, Liabum barahonense, Liabum ferreyrii, Liabum crispum, Liabum sandemannii, Liabum asclepiadeum,
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-122029: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.