Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Urb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 305 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250940
Common Names
- Hyperbaena cubensis
- Cubensis Hyperbaena
- Hyperbaena
Description
Hyperbaena cubensis (also called Cuban Hyperbaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Cuba. It is characterized by its white flowers with yellow veins and leathery leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hyperbaena cubensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source for some species of birds and mammals.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hyperbaena cubensis var. parvifolia Kitan.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyperbaena cubensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyperbaena cubensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is generally pest and disease free, but may be susceptible to root rot in overly wet conditions.
Where to Find Hyperbaena cubensis
Hyperbaena cubensis is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.
Hyperbaena cubensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyperbaena cubensis?
Hyperbaena cubensis
What is the natural habitat of Hyperbaena cubensis?
Tropical forests
What is the flowering season of Hyperbaena cubensis?
Spring and summer
Species in the Hyperbaena genus
Hyperbaena brevipes,
Hyperbaena denticulata,
Hyperbaena domingensis,
Hyperbaena hassleri,
Hyperbaena leptobotryosa,
Hyperbaena lindmanii,
Hyperbaena mexicana,
Hyperbaena oblongifolia,
Hyperbaena prioriana,
Hyperbaena smilacina,
Hyperbaena standleyi,
Hyperbaena tonduzii,
Hyperbaena undulata,
Hyperbaena valida,
Hyperbaena winzerlingii,
Hyperbaena allenii,
Hyperbaena vulcania,
Hyperbaena ilicifolia,
Hyperbaena eladioana,
Hyperbaena laurifolia,
Hyperbaena axilliflora,
Hyperbaena jalcomulcensis,
Hyperbaena columbica,
Hyperbaena cubensis,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,