Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
jamaicense
ID:
373014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krug & Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 79 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372346

Common Names

  • Mosquitoxylum jamaicense
  • Jamaican Mosquitoxylum
  • Jamaican Milkvine

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Synonyms

  • Mosquitoxylum jamaicense panamense F.A.Barkley & C.F.Reed [unknown]

Description

Mosquitoxylum jamaicense (also called Jamaican Mosquitoxylum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Jamaica. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mosquitoxylum jamaicense is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mosquitoxylum jamaicense has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mosquitoxylum jamaicense is a small tree that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and encourage flowering.

Where to Find Mosquitoxylum jamaicense

Mosquitoxylum jamaicense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Mosquitoxylum jamaicense FAQ

What are the common uses of Mosquitoxylum jamaicense?

Mosquitoxylum jamaicense is used in traditional medicine as a treatment for fever, malaria, and other ailments.

What is the natural habitat of Mosquitoxylum jamaicense?

Mosquitoxylum jamaicense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America.

What is the scientific name of Mosquitoxylum jamaicense?

The scientific name of Mosquitoxylum jamaicense is Mosquitoxylum jamaicense.

Species in the Mosquitoxylum genus

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2364469: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.