Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
amica
ID:
274117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 679 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273449

Common Names

  • Amica Allspice
  • Amica Pimento
  • Amica Pepper

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Synonyms

  • Octomeria excavata Wall. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pinalia andersonii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pinalia confusa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eria amica Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Eria andersonii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Eria confusa Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Eria hypomelana Hayata [unknown]

Description

Pinalia amica (also called Amica Pinalia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with multiple stems and multiple leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 3000 m. It has multiple, slender, green stems with multiple, small, green leaves and multiple, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Pinalia amica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as headaches, stomachaches, and skin infections. It is also used in perfumery and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinalia amica has a yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinalia amica is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Pinalia amica

Pinalia amica can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Pinalia amica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinalia amica?

Pinalia amica

What is the common name of Pinalia amica?

Amica Pinalia

What is the natural habitat of Pinalia amica?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Pinalia genus

Pinalia acervata, Pinalia acutifolia, Pinalia amica, Pinalia appendiculata, Pinalia bicolor, Pinalia bipunctata, Pinalia bractescens, Pinalia concolor, Pinalia dasypus, Pinalia elata, Pinalia erecta, Pinalia eriopsidobulbon, Pinalia excavata, Pinalia fitzalanii, Pinalia flavescens, Pinalia floribunda, Pinalia graminifolia, Pinalia leucantha, Pinalia lineata, Pinalia maingayi, Pinalia merguensis, Pinalia multiflora, Pinalia myristiciformis, Pinalia mysorensis, Pinalia obesa, Pinalia pachystachya, Pinalia polystachya, Pinalia polyura, Pinalia profusa, Pinalia pumila, Pinalia recurvata, Pinalia reticosa, Pinalia rimannii, Pinalia ringens, Pinalia saccifera, Pinalia tricolor, Pinalia rhynchostyloides, Pinalia barbifrons, Pinalia carnicolor, Pinalia compacta, Pinalia curranii, Pinalia cylindrostachya, Pinalia dagamensis, Pinalia densa, Pinalia hutchinsoniana, Pinalia jarensis, Pinalia longicruris, Pinalia longilabris, Pinalia lyonii, Pinalia macera,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156193: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.