Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 5: 47 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630962
Common Names
- Viburnum Cuttera
- Cuttera Viburnum
- Cuttsia Viburnea
Description
Cuttsia viburnea (also called Viburnea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cuttsia viburnea is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cuttsia viburnea has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cuttsia viburnea is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Layering can be done in late spring or early summer by burying a branch of the plant in the soil and allowing it to take root.
Where to Find Cuttsia viburnea
Cuttsia viburnea is native to the southeastern United States.
Cuttsia viburnea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cuttsia viburnea?
Cuttsia viburnea
What is the natural habitat of Cuttsia viburnea?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
What are the common uses of Cuttsia viburnea?
Traditional medicine, dyeing, and tanning
Species in the Cuttsia genus
Species in the Rousseaceae family
Abrophyllum microcarpum,
Abrophyllum ornans,
Carpodetus amplus,
Carpodetus arboreus,
Carpodetus archboldianus,
Carpodetus denticulatus,
Carpodetus flexuosus,
Carpodetus fuscus,
Carpodetus grandiflorus,
Carpodetus major,
Carpodetus montanus,
Carpodetus pullei,
Carpodetus serratus,
Cuttsia viburnea,
Roussea simplex,