Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
463021

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.C.Johnst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 52: 364 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462353

Common Names

  • Reynosia jamaicensis
  • Jamaicensis Reynosia
  • Jamaican Reynosia

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Description

Reynosia jamaicensis (also called Jamaican reynosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Jamaica and is found in moist, disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Reynosia jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Reynosia jamaicensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reynosia jamaicensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of poor soils. It can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Reynosia jamaicensis

Reynosia jamaicensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific.

Reynosia jamaicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reynosia jamaicensis?

Reynosia jamaicensis

What is the common name of Reynosia jamaicensis?

Jamaicensis Reynosia

What type of plant is Reynosia jamaicensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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,