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
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.
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 Rochefortia genus
Rochefortia oblanceata,
Rochefortia victoriniana,
Rochefortia septentrionalis,
Rochefortia spinosa,
Rochefortia stellata,
Rochefortia lundellii,
Rochefortia oblongata,
Rochefortia holguinensis,
Rochefortia cubensis,
Rochefortia acanthophora,
Rochefortia cuneata,
Rochefortia barloventensis,
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,