Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
1024241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 23. 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001023579



Common Names

  • Cuban Melananthus
  • Cuban Tomato Tree
  • Cuban Melananthus Tomato Tree


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Description

Melananthus cubensis (also called Cuban melananthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Cuba. It has a grey-green bark and its leaves are grey-green, oval-shaped and have a leathery texture. It grows in dry grasslands, deserts and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Melananthus cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and has a high tolerance for drought. It has a high nutritional value and can be used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melananthus cubensis are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melananthus cubensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Melananthus cubensis

Melananthus cubensis is native to Cuba and can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky hillsides and desert scrub.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import