Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
471034

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Borhidi & Muñiz) H.Lippold

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Beitr. Friedrich-Schiller Univ. Jena, Beitr. Phytotax. 6: 134 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470366



Common Names

  • Cubensis Pilocarpus
  • Cubensis Pilocarpus Grass
  • Cubensis Pilocarpus Rush


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Synonyms

  • Allophylus cubensis Borhidi & O.Muñiz [unknown]

Description

Pilocarpus cubensis (also called Cuban Pilocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3m in height. It is native to Cuba and is found in dry forests. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its flowers are white and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Pilocarpus cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilocarpus cubensis has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round. Seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilocarpus cubensis is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pilocarpus cubensis

Pilocarpus cubensis can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Pilocarpus cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilocarpus cubensis?

Pilocarpus cubensis

What is the common name of Pilocarpus cubensis?

Cuban Pilocarpus

What is the habitat of Pilocarpus cubensis?

It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Julio Muniz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muñiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907925-1: Based on the initial data import