Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
jamaicense
ID:
600765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 62: 256 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600097



Common Names

  • Cheilophyllum jamaicense
  • Jamaican Cheilophyllum
  • Cheilophyllum


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Description

Cheilophyllum jamaicense (also called Jamaican Cheilophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Jamaica. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Cheilophyllum jamaicense is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cheilophyllum jamaicense are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheilophyllum jamaicense is an evergreen shrub that grows to about 1 m (3 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth.

Where to Find Cheilophyllum jamaicense

Cheilophyllum jamaicense is native to Jamaica and can be found in the Blue Mountains.

Cheilophyllum jamaicense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheilophyllum jamaicense?

Cheilophyllum jamaicense

What is the common name of Cheilophyllum jamaicense?

Jamaican Cheilophyllum

What type of plant is Cheilophyllum jamaicense?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55864-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].