Bactris jamaicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.H.Bailey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 4: 177 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307813
Common Names
- Jamaicana Bactris
- Bactris jamaicana
- Jamaicana Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bactris jamaicana (also called Jamaican palm, among many other common names) is a perennial palm tree native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk with a crown of pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in wet, sunny meadows, riverbanks, and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Bactris jamaicana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bactris jamaicana is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bactris jamaicana can be grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Bactris jamaicana
Bactris jamaicana can be found in Jamaica.
Bactris jamaicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bactris jamaicana?
Bactris jamaicana
What is the common name of Bactris jamaicana?
Jamaican Palmetto
What is the family of Bactris jamaicana?
Arecaceae
Species in the Bactris genus
Bactris acanthocarpa, Bactris acanthocarpoides, Bactris ana-juliae, Bactris aubletiana, Bactris bahiensis, Bactris balanophora, Bactris barronis, Bactris bidentula, Bactris bifida, Bactris brongniartii, Bactris campestris, Bactris caryotifolia, Bactris caudata, Bactris charnleyae, Bactris chaveziae, Bactris coloniata, Bactris coloradonis, Bactris concinna, Bactris constanciae, Bactris corossilla, Bactris cubensis, Bactris cuspidata, Bactris dianeura, Bactris elegans, Bactris faucium, Bactris ferruginea, Bactris fissifrons, Bactris gasipaes, Bactris gastoniana, Bactris glandulosa, Bactris glassmanii, Bactris glaucescens, Bactris gracilior, Bactris grayumii, Bactris guineensis, Bactris halmoorei, Bactris hatschbachii, Bactris herrerana, Bactris hirta, Bactris horridispatha, Bactris jamaicana, Bactris killipii, Bactris kunorum, Bactris longiseta, Bactris macroacantha, Bactris major, Bactris maraja, Bactris martiana, Bactris mexicana, Bactris militaris,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-18910: Based on the initial data import
Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Bailey' in the authors string.