Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
269041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 515 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268373

Common Names

  • Jamaica Phialanthus
  • Jamaica's Phialanthus
  • Phialanthus Jamaicensis

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Description

Phialanthus jamaicensis (also called Jamaican snowberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with opposite, elliptic leaves, up to 10 cm long. It is native to Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola, and it is found in dry or moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phialanthus jamaicensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phialanthus jamaicensis is yellow or orange with a yellow or orange lip. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phialanthus jamaicensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Phialanthus jamaicensis

Phialanthus jamaicensis is native to Jamaica and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Phialanthus jamaicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phialanthus jamaicensis?

Phialanthus jamaicensis

What is the common name of Phialanthus jamaicensis?

Jamaican phialanthus

What type of flower does Phialanthus jamaicensis produce?

White, yellow, or pink flowers

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