Simsia jamaicensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
128651
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 388 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127980
Common Names
- Jamaica Simsia
- Jamaica Simsia Daisy
- Jamaica Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Simsia foetida jamaicensis (S.F.Blake) D.M.Spooner [deprecated]
Description
Simsia jamaicensis (also called Jamaican Simsia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves and a solitary flower head. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Simsia jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Simsia jamaicensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Simsia jamaicensis is a perennial herb that is propagated through seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Simsia jamaicensis
Simsia jamaicensis is native to Jamaica.
Simsia jamaicensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Simsia jamaicensis?
Simsia jamaicensis
What type of plant is Simsia jamaicensis?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Simsia jamaicensis native to?
Jamaica
What is the growth habit of Simsia jamaicensis?
Upright, clumping
What is the average height of Simsia jamaicensis?
2-3 feet
Species in the Simsia genus
Simsia pastoensis, Simsia hintonii, Simsia villasenorii, Simsia fruticulosa, Simsia lagasceiformis, Simsia steyermarkii, Simsia chaseae, Simsia tenuis, Simsia spooneri, Simsia holwayi, Simsia ghiesbreghtii, Simsia cronquistii, Simsia subsetosa, Simsia santarosensis, Simsia molinae, Simsia sanguinea, Simsia dombeyana, Simsia foetida, Simsia calva, Simsia jamaicensis, Simsia eurylepis, Simsia annectens, Simsia amplexicaulis, Simsia sylvicola, Simsia setosa, Simsia bicentenarialis, Simsia benziorum, Simsia ovata, Simsia rhombifolia,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-88972: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.