Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
huberi
ID:
632024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pipoly

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 79: 918 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631356

Common Names

  • Huberi Cybianthus
  • Huber's Cybianthus
  • Huber Cybianthus

Searching for Cybianthus huberi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Cybianthus huberi (also called Huber's Cybianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Peru and is found in wet montane forests. It has alternate, simple leaves, and flowers that are white or yellowish-white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Cybianthus huberi is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cybianthus huberi has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly angular. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

Searching for Cybianthus huberi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cybianthus huberi is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Cybianthus huberi

Cybianthus huberi is native to South America and can be found in forests and grasslands.

Cybianthus huberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cybianthus huberi?

Cybianthus huberi

What is the family of Cybianthus huberi?

Myrsinaceae

Where is Cybianthus huberi found?

Brazil

Species in the Cybianthus genus

Cybianthus agostinianus, Cybianthus alpestris, Cybianthus amplus, Cybianthus anthuriophyllus, Cybianthus antillanus, Cybianthus apiculatus, Cybianthus bahiensis, Cybianthus barbosae, Cybianthus barrosoanus, Cybianthus baruanus, Cybianthus blanchetii, Cybianthus bogotensis, Cybianthus boissieri, Cybianthus breweri, Cybianthus buchtienii, Cybianthus candamoensis, Cybianthus caracasanus, Cybianthus cardonae, Cybianthus cenepensis, Cybianthus chamaephyta, Cybianthus cogolloi, Cybianthus collinus, Cybianthus colombianus, Cybianthus comperuvianus, Cybianthus coriaceus, Cybianthus coronatus, Cybianthus costaricanus, Cybianthus croatii, Cybianthus crotonoides, Cybianthus cruegeri, Cybianthus cuatrecasasii, Cybianthus cuneifolius, Cybianthus cuspidatus, Cybianthus cuyabensis, Cybianthus cyclopetalus, Cybianthus deltatus, Cybianthus densicomus, Cybianthus densiflorus, Cybianthus detergens, Cybianthus duckei, Cybianthus duidae, Cybianthus dussii, Cybianthus fabiolae, Cybianthus fendleri, Cybianthus flavovirens, Cybianthus fosteri, Cybianthus frigidicola, Cybianthus froelichii, Cybianthus fulvopulverulentus, Cybianthus fuscus,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2749362: Based on the initial data import
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.