Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
1046420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 56 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045758

Common Names

  • Tapura cubensis
  • Cuban Tapura
  • Cuba Tapura

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Description

Tapura cubensis (also called Cuban Tapura, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to Cuba, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tapura cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tapura cubensis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The fruits are small, round, and dark red in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapura cubensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mixture. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Tapura cubensis

Tapura cubensis is native to Cuba. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, from sea level to 1500 m elevation.

Species in the Dichapetalaceae family

Dichapetalum neglectum, Dichapetalum acuminatum, Dichapetalum affine, Dichapetalum alaotrense, Dichapetalum albidum, Dichapetalum altescandens, Dichapetalum angolense, Dichapetalum arachnoideum, Dichapetalum arenarium, Dichapetalum asplundeanum, Dichapetalum axillare, Dichapetalum bangii, Dichapetalum barbatum, Dichapetalum barbosae, Dichapetalum barteri, Dichapetalum beilschmiedioides, Dichapetalum bellum, Dichapetalum berendinae, Dichapetalum bernalii, Dichapetalum bocageanum, Dichapetalum bodyi, Dichapetalum bojeri, Dichapetalum braunii, Dichapetalum brenesii, Dichapetalum bullatum, Dichapetalum chalotii, Dichapetalum chlorinum, Dichapetalum choristilum, Dichapetalum coelhoi, Dichapetalum congoense, Dichapetalum crassifolium, Dichapetalum cymosum, Dichapetalum cymulosum, Dichapetalum deflexum, Dichapetalum dewevrei, Dichapetalum dewildei, Dichapetalum dictyospermum, Dichapetalum discolor, Dichapetalum donnell-smithii, Dichapetalum edule, Dichapetalum eickii, Dichapetalum fadenii, Dichapetalum filicaule, Dichapetalum findouense, Dichapetalum foreroi, Dichapetalum froesii, Dichapetalum fructuosum, Dichapetalum gabonense, Dichapetalum gassitae, Dichapetalum gelonioides,

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