Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cubanum
ID:
1251055

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Méd. Habana 7: 561 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250393

Common Names

  • Marathrum Cubanum
  • Cubanum Marathrum
  • Cubanum's Marathrum

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Description

Marathrum cubanum (also called Cuban marathrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Maranthaceae. It is native to Cuba. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Marathrum cubanum is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marathrum cubanum has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marathrum cubanum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Marathrum cubanum

Marathrum cubanum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Marathrum cubanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marathrum cubanum?

Marathrum cubanum

What is the common name of Marathrum cubanum?

Cuban marathrum

What is the natural habitat of Marathrum cubanum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

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