Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cainitoides
ID:
274054

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 514 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273386



Common Names

  • Pimenta cainitoides
  • Cainitoides Pimenta
  • Cainitoides Leaf Flower


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Synonyms

  • Pimenta nipensis (Urb.) A.H.Liogier [unknown]

Description

Pimenta cainitoides (also called Cainitoides 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 cainitoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pimenta cainitoides has a small, white flower with a yellowish-green spathe. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimenta cainitoides 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 cainitoides

Pimenta cainitoides is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 0-1,000 m.

Pimenta cainitoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimenta cainitoides?

Pimenta cainitoides

What is the common name of Pimenta cainitoides?

Jamaican Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Pimenta cainitoides?

Tropical forests of the Caribbean

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156131: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.