Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
520807

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & P.Wilson) Arbo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Hickenia 1: 90 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520139



Common Names

  • Adenoa Cubensis
  • Cuban Gout Plant
  • Gout Plant


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Synonyms

  • Piriqueta cubensis Britton & P.Wilson [unknown]

Description

Adenoa cubensis (also called Cuban Elephant's Foot, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Cuba. It has a thick, fleshy stem and large, leathery leaves. It grows in dry, open habitats such as rocky hillsides and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Adenoa cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenoa cubensis has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchospora torreyana is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed. The best time to sow the seed is in the spring or summer. Sow the seed in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into larger pots or in the garden.

Where to Find Adenoa cubensis

Adenoa cubensis is native to Cuba.

Adenoa cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenoa cubensis?

Adenoa cubensis

What is the common name of Adenoa cubensis?

Cuban Adenoa

What is the habitat of Adenoa cubensis?

It is found in tropical forests and woodlands

Species in the Adenoa genus

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2621627: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
María Mercedes Arbo (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arbo' in the authors string.