Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
407333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 84 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406665



Common Names

  • Tetrasiphon jamaicensis
  • Jamaican Tetrasiphon
  • Jamaican Fireweed


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Description

Tetrasiphon jamaicensis (also called Jamaican Tetrasiphon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has large, oval leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrasiphon jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrasiphon jamaicensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrasiphon jamaicensis is a tropical orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Tetrasiphon jamaicensis

Tetrasiphon jamaicensis can be found in Jamaica.

Tetrasiphon jamaicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrasiphon jamaicensis?

Tetrasiphon jamaicensis

What type of plant is Tetrasiphon jamaicensis?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Tetrasiphon jamaicensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Tetrasiphon genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,