Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
721270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Harris

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 35: 338 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720603

Common Names

  • Hernandia jamaicensis
  • Jamaican Hernandia
  • Jamaican Sea Apple

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Description

Hernandia jamaicensis (also called Jamaican Hernandia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It grows to a height of 6-15 m and has a single, erect trunk. Its leaves are elliptic and its flowers are white or yellowish-white. It grows in woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hernandia jamaicensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant, making it a low maintenance plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments and as an astringent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hernandia jamaicensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hernandia jamaicensis is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Hernandia jamaicensis

Hernandia jamaicensis is native to Jamaica.

Hernandia jamaicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hernandia jamaicensis?

Hernandia jamaicensis

What is the common name of Hernandia jamaicensis?

Jamaican Hernandia

Where is Hernandia jamaicensis found?

Jamaica

Species in the Hernandiaceae family

Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
William Harris (1860-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120659-2: Based on the initial data import