Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
cubensis
ID:
403375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 96 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402707



Common Names

  • Rochefortia cubensis
  • Coral Plant
  • Coral Flower


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Description

Rochefortia cubensis (also called Cuban Rochefortia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a slender stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Cuba and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rochefortia cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil amendment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rochefortia cubensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rochefortia cubensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Rochefortia cubensis

Rochefortia cubensis is native to Cuba. It can be found in tropical rainforests, near rivers and streams, and in wet areas.

Rochefortia cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rochefortia cubensis?

Rochefortia cubensis

What are the common names of Rochefortia cubensis?

Cubensis, Cubensis, and Cubensis

What is the natural habitat of Rochefortia cubensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:221583-2: Based on the initial data import