Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
1250619

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Radlk.) Votsch

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 506 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249957





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Description

Neomezia cubensis (also called 'Cuban Neomezia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Cuba. It has an upright habit and grows up to 5 m tall. It has ovate leaves with a glossy texture and produces white flowers with yellow anthers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neomezia cubensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Neomezia cubensis sub. oligospinosa (Lepper) Borhidi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neomezia cubensis has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neomezia cubensis is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Neomezia cubensis

Neomezia cubensis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Neomezia genus

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50152375: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
Oskar Hermann Wilhelm Votsch (1879-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Votsch' in the authors string.