Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
1041189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk. & Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 363 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040527



Common Names

  • Picrasma cubensis
  • Cubensis Picrasma
  • Cubensis Picrasma L.


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Description

Picrasma cubensis (also called Cuban Picrasma, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Cuba. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins. It has a creeping habit and its stems are covered with white hairs. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Picrasma cubensis is a low-maintenance ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is drought tolerant and has a long blooming period, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance garden. The plant has also been used as a medicinal herb to treat headaches, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picrasma cubensis has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a rounded tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picrasma cubensis is a tropical evergreen native to Cuba. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Picrasma cubensis

Picrasma cubensis is native to Cuba and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:195995-2: Based on the initial data import