Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
cubense
ID:
1033874

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Hist. Phys. Cuba, Pl. Vasc. : 550 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033212



Common Names

  • Arthrostemma cubense
  • Cubense Arthrostemma
  • Arthrostemma


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Description

Arthrostemma cubense (also called Cuban Arthrostemma, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with white flowers. It is native to Cuba and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arthrostemma cubense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Arthrostemma cubense flower is a small yellow flower with white anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthrostemma cubense is an evergreen shrub that is native to Central America. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10 and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.

Where to Find Arthrostemma cubense

Arthrostemma cubense can be found in Cuba.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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