Comocladia domingensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
618210
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 37: 350 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617542
Common Names
- Domingensis Comocladia
- Domingensis-Leaved Comocladia
- Domingensis-Shaped Comocladia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Comocladia domingensis (also called Caribbean Boxwood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean region and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas. It has leathery leaves with toothed margins and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Comocladia domingensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Comocladia domingensis has small white flowers, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Comocladia domingensis can be propagated by division of the plant. It is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Comocladia domingensis
Comocladia domingensis is found in Hispaniola and Puerto Rico.
Comocladia domingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Comocladia domingensis?
Comocladia domingensis
What is the common name of Comocladia domingensis?
Domingo comocladia
What is the natural habitat of Comocladia domingensis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Comocladia genus
Comocladia cordata, Comocladia cuneata, Comocladia dentata, Comocladia dodonaea, Comocladia domingensis, Comocladia ehrenbergii, Comocladia ekmaniana, Comocladia gilgiana, Comocladia glabra, Comocladia gracilis, Comocladia grandidentata, Comocladia guatemalensis, Comocladia hollickii, Comocladia intermedia, Comocladia jamaicensis, Comocladia macrophylla, Comocladia mollifolia, Comocladia mollissima, Comocladia palmeri, Comocladia parvifolia, Comocladia pinnatifolia, Comocladia platyphylla, Comocladia pubescens, Comocladia repanda, Comocladia undulata, Comocladia velutina, Comocladia parvifoliola, Comocladia mayana,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733747: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.