Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
355922

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(8): 80 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355254

Common Names

  • Jacquinia comosa
  • Hairy Jacquinia
  • Hairy Bayberry

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Description

Jacquinia comosa (also called Comose Jacquinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquinia comosa 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 flower of Jacquinia comosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquinia comosa is a shrub native to South America, and it can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to encourage bushier growth.

Where to Find Jacquinia comosa

Jacquinia comosa is native to the Caribbean.

Jacquinia comosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacquinia comosa?

Jacquinia comosa

What is the family of Jacquinia comosa?

Theophrastaceae

What is the common name of Jacquinia comosa?

Ginger bush

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:309728-2: Based on the initial data import