Lechea cubensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Legg.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 252 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359075
Common Names
- Cuban Pinweed
- Cuban Lechea
- Cuban
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lechea cubensis (also called the Cuban pinweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Cuba. It is an annual herb, growing up to 40 cm tall, with white flowers. It is found in dry to moist areas, such as meadows, roadsides, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Lechea cubensis is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is often used as a hedge or in containers, and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lechea cubensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a single stem and small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lechea cubensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Lechea cubensis
Lechea cubensis can be found in Cuba and the Caribbean.
Lechea cubensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lechea cubensis?
Lechea cubensis
What is the family of Lechea cubensis?
Cistaceae
Where is Lechea cubensis native to?
Cuba
Species in the Lechea genus
Lechea stricta, Lechea tripetala, Lechea cubensis, Lechea intermedia, Lechea lakelae, Lechea sessiliflora, Lechea depressa, Lechea patula, Lechea cernua, Lechea deckertii, Lechea maritima, Lechea mensalis, Lechea minor, Lechea pulchella, Lechea racemulosa, Lechea san-sabeana, Lechea tenuifolia, Lechea torreyi, Lechea mucronata, Lechea divaricata,
Species in the Cistaceae family
Cistus akamantis, Cistus atlanticus, Cistus ingwersenii, Cistus osbeckiifolius, Cistus santae, Cistus banaresii, Cistus grancanariae, Cistus palmensis, Cistus aguilari, Cistus albereensis, Cistus albidus, Cistus asper, Cistus atriplicifolius, Cistus calycinus, Cistus canescens, Cistus cebennensis, Cistus cheiranthoides, Cistus chinamadensis, Cistus clausonii, Cistus clusii, Cistus conradiae, Cistus creticus, Cistus crispus, Cistus cyprius, Cistus dansereaui, Cistus escartianus, Cistus florentinus, Cistus formosus, Cistus halimifolius, Cistus heterophyllus, Cistus horrens, Cistus hybridus, Cistus incanus, Cistus inflatus, Cistus ladanifer, Cistus lasianthus, Cistus laurifolius, Cistus laxus, Cistus ledon, Cistus libanotis, Cistus matritensis, Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus munbyi, Cistus nigricans, Cistus novus, Cistus obtusifolius, Cistus ocreatus, Cistus ocymoides, Cistus palhinhae, Cistus parviflorus,
References
William Henry Leggett (1816-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Legg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169284-1: Based on the initial data import