Juglans jamaicensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
355603
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 138 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354935
Common Names
- Juglans jamaicensis
- Jamaicensis Juglans
- Jamaican Walnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Juglans portoricensis Dode [unknown]
- Juglans domingensis Dode [unknown]
- Nux insularis (Griseb.) M.Gómez [unknown]
- Juglans jamaicensis insularis (Griseb.) H.Schaarschm. [unknown]
- Juglans insularis Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Juglans jamaicensis (also called 'Jamaican Walnut', among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Juglandaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean. It is found in moist, subtropical, and montane forests, usually at altitudes of 500-1500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Juglans jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. The wood is used for fuel and the nuts are used for flavoring food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juglans jamaicensis has small, yellowish-green flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juglans jamaicensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and grown on in a sunny, sheltered position.
Where to Find Juglans jamaicensis
Juglans jamaicensis is native to Jamaica.
Juglans jamaicensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juglans jamaicensis?
Juglans jamaicensis
What is the common name of Juglans jamaicensis?
Jamaican Walnut
What is the family of Juglans jamaicensis?
Juglandaceae
Species in the Juglans genus
Juglans avellana, Juglans bixbyi, Juglans jamaicensis, Juglans pyriformis, Juglans regia, Juglans venezuelensis, Juglans cinerea, Juglans neotropica, Juglans nigra, Juglans notha, Juglans hopeiensis, Juglans hindsii, Juglans major, Juglans australis, Juglans boliviana, Juglans honorei, Juglans mandshurica, Juglans californica, Juglans microcarpa, Juglans steyermarkii, Juglans ailantifolia, Juglans sigillata, Juglans soratensis, Juglans mollis, Juglans mexicana, Juglans hirsuta,
Species in the Juglandaceae family
Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,
References
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:442376-1: Based on the initial data import