Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
cubensis
ID:
1228445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 273 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227783



Common Names

  • Ottoschulzia cubensis
  • Cubensis Ottoschulzia
  • Ottoschulzia Cubensis


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Description

Ottoschulzia cubensis (also called Cuban Ottoschulzia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical America. It has a rounded crown and can reach up to 10 m in height. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ottoschulzia cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ottoschulzia cubensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ottoschulzia cubensis is a perennial evergreen plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.

Where to Find Ottoschulzia cubensis

Ottoschulzia cubensis is native to Cuba and can be found in the forests of the island.

Ottoschulzia cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ottoschulzia cubensis?

Ottoschulzia cubensis

What are the common names of Ottoschulzia cubensis?

Cuban Ironwood, Cuban Ironwood tree

What is the natural habitat of Ottoschulzia cubensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

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