Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dioica
ID:
274059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. , n.s., 165: 337 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273391



Common Names

  • Allspice
  • Pimento
  • Jamaica Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Myrtus aromatica Poir. [illegitimate]
  • Evanesca crassifolia Raf. [illegitimate]
  • Pimenta communis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Evanesca micrantha Bertol. [unknown]
  • Pimenta officinalis tenuifolia O.Berg [unknown]

Description

Pimenta dioica (also called Dioecious 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 dioica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pimenta dioica 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 dioica 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 dioica

Pimenta dioica is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Pimenta dioica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimenta dioica?

Pimenta dioica

What is the common name of Pimenta dioica?

Allspice

What is the natural habitat of Pimenta dioica?

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-156136: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.