Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
355892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Mez

Source:
ksu

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban). 2(3): 444. 1901 [1 Oct 1901]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355224

Common Names

  • Jacquinia aculeata
  • Spiny Jacquinia
  • Spiny Bayberry

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Description

Jacquinia aculeata (also called Jacquinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquinia aculeata is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Jacquinia aculeata are small, white, and form in clusters. The seeds are round and black with a thin, smooth shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquinia aculeata is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be kept in a cool, shaded area until they have rooted.

Where to Find Jacquinia aculeata

Jacquinia aculeata is native to the Caribbean.

Jacquinia aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacquinia aculeata?

Jacquinia aculeata

What is the common name of Jacquinia aculeata?

Spiny Jacquinia

What is the natural habitat of Jacquinia aculeata?

Tropical rainforests and moist forests

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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