Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
jamaicense
ID:
317329

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 38: 161. 1995

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316661

Common Names

  • Jamaicense Stenostomum
  • Stenostomum Jamaicense
  • Jamaica Stenostomum

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Synonyms

  • Antirhea jamaicensis Urb. [valid]
  • Stenostomum bifurcatum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Antirrhoea bifurcata (Desr.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Stenostomum jamaicense (also called Jamaica Thalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a creeping rhizome and is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Stenostomum jamaicense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenostomum jamaicense is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostomum jamaicense is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 8-10 m. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, and layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch should be kept moist until it takes root.

Where to Find Stenostomum jamaicense

Stenostomum jamaicense is found in Jamaica and Cuba.

Stenostomum jamaicense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenostomum jamaicense?

Stenostomum jamaicense

What is the common name of Stenostomum jamaicense?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Stenostomum jamaicense?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Jamaica

Species in the Stenostomum genus

Stenostomum abbreviatum, Stenostomum acutatum, Stenostomum albobrunneum, Stenostomum apiculatum, Stenostomum aristatum, Stenostomum aromaticum, Stenostomum baracoense, Stenostomum biflorum, Stenostomum cahosianum, Stenostomum coriaceum, Stenostomum cuspidatum, Stenostomum densiflorum, Stenostomum ekmanii, Stenostomum ellipticum, Stenostomum granulatum, Stenostomum guianensis, Stenostomum heteroneurum, Stenostomum imbricatum, Stenostomum involucratum, Stenostomum jamaicense, Stenostomum lucidum, Stenostomum maestrensis, Stenostomum minutifolium, Stenostomum mucronatum, Stenostomum multinerve, Stenostomum myrtifolium, Stenostomum nipense, Stenostomum obtusifolium, Stenostomum occidentale, Stenostomum oliganthum, Stenostomum ophiticolum, Stenostomum orbiculare, Stenostomum pedicellare, Stenostomum pitonianum, Stenostomum portoricense, Stenostomum radiatum, Stenostomum resinosum, Stenostomum reticulare, Stenostomum revolutum, Stenostomum rotundatum, Stenostomum scrobiculatum, Stenostomum shaferi, Stenostomum sintenisii, Stenostomum tomentosum, Stenostomum urbanianum, Stenostomum acreanum, Stenostomum darienense, Stenostomum turrialbanum, Stenostomum maestrense, Stenostomum ophiticola,

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-197594: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.