Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
268490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 12 (1760)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267822



Common Names

  • Petitia Domingensis
  • Domingensis Star
  • Domingensis Sea Star


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Synonyms

  • Petitia domingensis poeppigii (Schauer) Moldenke [unknown]
  • Petitia poeppigii Schauer [unknown]
  • Premna reticulata Juss. [unknown]
  • Callicarpa cinerea A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Callicarpa reticulata Poepp. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Aegiphila punctata Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Petitia domingensis (also called 'Domingo Petitia', among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has small, ovate leaves with serrated edges and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Petitia domingensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petitia domingensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petitia domingensis is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Petitia domingensis

Petitia domingensis is found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

Petitia domingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petitia domingensis?

Petitia domingensis

What is the common name of Petitia domingensis?

Domingensis Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Petitia domingensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Petitia genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References