Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
acunana
ID:
355905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 17: 21 (1971 publ. 1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355237

Common Names

  • Jacquinia acunana
  • Acuna's Jacquinia
  • Acuna's Bayberry

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Description

Jacquinia acunana (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 acunana 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 acunana 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 acunana 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 acunana

Jacquinia acunana is native to the Caribbean.

Jacquinia acunana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacquinia acunana?

Jacquinia acunana

What is the common name of Jacquinia acunana?

Acunana Jacquinia

What is the natural habitat of Jacquinia acunana?

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,

References

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:131207-2: Based on the initial data import