Portlandia grandiflora (Rubiaceae) Common name: Glorias floridas de Cuba—the Glorious Flower of Cuba. Mature trees have been reported to grow 15 feet. It has elliptic, leathery leaves and blooms from late Spring into Fall. The flowers are 12 cm long, white tinged with pink and trumpet-shaped. The air is filled with their luscious perfume, reminiscent of warm, creamy chocolate! It is most fragrant in the evening and early morning, but can be appreciated most any time.