Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
cubana
ID:
383332

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 95 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382664



Common Names

  • Cuban Nama
  • Umbrella Sedge
  • Papyrus Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Hydrolea cubana (P.Wilson) Alain [unknown]

Description

Nama cubana (also called Cuban nama, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows to a height of 1 m. It is native to the tropical regions of Cuba and is found in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nama cubana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nama cubana has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round in shape. The seedlings are short and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nama cubana is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to Cuba. It is a low-growing plant that spreads by rhizomes and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Nama cubana

Nama cubana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is commonly found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Nama cubana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Nama cubana?

Nama cubana prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (64-77°F)

What is the natural habitat of Nama cubana?

Nama cubana is found in wetlands, marshes, and slow-moving streams.

What is the average lifespan of Nama cubana?

The average lifespan of Nama cubana is 5-7 years.

Species in the Nama genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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