Jacquinia clarendonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clarendonensis
ID:
355907
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stearn
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 12: 236 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355239
Common Names
- Jacquinia clarendonensis
- Clarendon Jacquinia
- Clarendon Bayberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jacquinia clarendonensis (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 clarendonensis 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 clarendonensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jacquinia clarendonensis 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 clarendonensis
Jacquinia clarendonensis is native to the Caribbean.
Jacquinia clarendonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacquinia clarendonensis?
Jacquinia clarendonensis
What is the common name of Jacquinia clarendonensis?
Clarendon Jacquinia
What is the natural habitat of Jacquinia clarendonensis?
Tropical rainforests and moist forests
Species in the Jacquinia genus
Jacquinia proctorii, Jacquinia obovata, Jacquinia roigii, Jacquinia macrantha, Jacquinia maisiana, Jacquinia sessiliflora, Jacquinia verticillaris, Jacquinia dichotoma, Jacquinia acunana, Jacquinia clarendonensis, Jacquinia incrustata, Jacquinia keyensis, Jacquinia arborea, Jacquinia armillaris, Jacquinia berteroi, Jacquinia comosa, Jacquinia morenoana, Jacquinia cristalensis, Jacquinia toldensis, Jacquinia aculeata,
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
William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305180-2: Based on the initial data import