Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
jamaicense
ID:
557554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 228 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556886

Common Names

  • Auerodendron jamaicense
  • Jamaican Auerodendron
  • Jamaican False Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnidium jamaicense Urb. [unknown]

Description

Auerodendron jamaicense (also called Jamaican Auerodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Burseraceae. It is native to Jamaica and grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Auerodendron jamaicense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Auerodendron jamaicense has white flowers with yellowish-green petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Auerodendron jamaicense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Auerodendron jamaicense

Auerodendron jamaicense can be found in the Caribbean region.

Auerodendron jamaicense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Auerodendron jamaicense?

Auerodendron jamaicense

What is the common name of Auerodendron jamaicense?

Jamaican Auerodendron

What is the natural habitat of Auerodendron jamaicense?

Tropical rainforests of Jamaica

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References