Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
845262

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12: 184 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844597

Common Names

  • Jamaican Bentgrass
  • Jamaican Bent
  • Jamaican Bentgrass

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Description

Chimarrhis jamaicensis (also called Jamaican false-heather, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Jamaica and Cuba. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chimarrhis jamaicensis is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chimarrhis jamaicensis is a small, yellowish-white flower head, with a single floret per spikelet. The seed is a small, oval-shaped grain, which is light brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chimarrhis jamaicensis is a perennial grass that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division.

Where to Find Chimarrhis jamaicensis

Chimarrhis jamaicensis is native to Jamaica and can be found in the Blue Mountains.

Chimarrhis jamaicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chimarrhis jamaicensis?

Chimarrhis jamaicensis

What is the common name of Chimarrhis jamaicensis?

Jamaican Chimarrhis

What is the natural habitat of Chimarrhis jamaicensis?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39049: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.