Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton & Harris) Proctor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Jamaica, Sci. Ser. 16: 34 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273400
Common Names
- Jamaican Allspice
- Jamaican Pimento
- Jamaican Pepper
Description
Pimenta jamaicensis (also called Jamaican Pimenta, among many other common names) is a species of tree found in the tropical regions of the Caribbean. It has a grey-brown bark and large, white-spotted leaves, and grows in humid, shady areas, such as forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pimenta jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pimenta jamaicensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pimenta jamaicensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Pimenta jamaicensis
Pimenta jamaicensis is native to Jamaica. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Pimenta jamaicensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimenta jamaicensis?
Pimenta jamaicensis
What is the common name of Pimenta jamaicensis?
Jamaican Pepper
What is the natural habitat of Pimenta jamaicensis?
Tropical forests of the Caribbean
Species in the Pimenta genus
Pimenta adenoclada,
Pimenta cainitoides,
Pimenta dioica,
Pimenta ferruginea,
Pimenta filipes,
Pimenta guatemalensis,
Pimenta haitiensis,
Pimenta jamaicensis,
Pimenta obscura,
Pimenta odiolens,
Pimenta oligantha,
Pimenta podocarpoides,
Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus,
Pimenta racemosa,
Pimenta richardii,
Pimenta intermedia,
Pimenta samanensis,
Pimenta yumana,
Pimenta berciliae,
Pimenta paganii,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,