Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 514 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273405
Common Names
- Odiolens Allspice
- Odiolens Pimento
- Odiolens Pepper
Description
Pimenta odiolens (also called Odorless Pimenta, among many other common names) is an erect shrub or small tree growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is found in lowland and hill forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pimenta odiolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as headaches, stomachaches, and skin infections. It is also used in perfumery and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pimenta odiolens is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pimenta odiolens 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 odiolens
Pimenta odiolens 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 odiolens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimenta odiolens?
Pimenta odiolens
What is the common name of Pimenta odiolens?
Odiolens Pepper
What is the natural habitat of Pimenta odiolens?
Tropical forests of the Caribbean
Species in the Pimenta genus
Pimenta adenoclada,
Pimenta cainitoides,
Pimenta dioica,
Pimenta ferruginea,
Pimenta filipes,
Pimenta guatemalensis,
Pimenta haitiensis,
Pimenta jamaicensis,
Pimenta obscura,
Pimenta odiolens,
Pimenta oligantha,
Pimenta podocarpoides,
Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus,
Pimenta racemosa,
Pimenta richardii,
Pimenta intermedia,
Pimenta samanensis,
Pimenta yumana,
Pimenta berciliae,
Pimenta paganii,
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,