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Trees Of The Caribbean Basin
Prior to European settlement, the Caribbean was dominated by forested ecosystems. The insular Caribbean has been considered a biodiversity hotspot. Although species diversity is lower than on mainland systems, endemism is high. Species diversity is highest and endemism is lowest in Trinidad, which has a predominantly continental flora. Endemism is highest in Cuba and Hispaniola, the largest members of the Greater Antilles. List of species Native species Acanthaceae * ''Avicennia germinans'' Anacardiaceae * ''Comocladia dodonaea'' * ''Spondias mombin'' Annonaceae * '' Annona trinitensis'' Van den Eynden, V. 2006Review of endemic plants of Trinidad and Tobago./ref> * '' Duguetia'' ** ''Duguetia lucida'' **''Duguetia tobagensis'' * ''Rollinia'' ** ''Rollinia mucosa'' ** ''Rollinia exsucca'' Apocynaceae * '' Plumeria rubra'' Arecaceae Araliaceae * ''Aralia'' ** '' Aralia excelsa'' ** '' Aralia rex'' * ''Dendropanax'' ** '' Dendropanax arboreus'' ** '' Dendropanax bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roystonea Regia
''Roystonea regia'', commonly known as the Cuban royal palm or Florida royal palm, is a species of palm that is native to Mexico, parts of Central America and the Caribbean, and southern Florida. A large and attractive palm, it has been planted throughout the tropics and subtropics as an ornamental tree. Although it is sometimes called ''R. elata'', the conserved name ''R. regia'' is now the correct name for the species. The royal palm reaches heights from 50 to over 80 feet tall. Populations in Cuba and Florida were long seen as separate species, but are now considered a single species. Widely planted as an ornamental, ''R. regia'' is also used for thatch, construction timber, and in some forms of so-called traditional medicine, although there is currently no valid scientific evidence to support the efficacy or use of any palm species for medicinal purposes. The fruit is eaten by birds and bats (which disperse the seeds) and fed to livestock. Its flowers are visited by bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comocladia Dodonaea
''Comocladia dodonaea'', with common names poison ash, and Christmas bush, is a species of tree in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae. It is native to Caribbean islands. In the sap of the plant and on the surface of the leaves is an urushiol Urushiol is an oily mixture of organic compounds with allergenic properties found in plants of the family Anacardiaceae, especially '' Toxicodendron'' ''spp.'' (e.g., poison oak, Chinese lacquer tree, poison ivy, poison sumac), ''Comoclad ... poison similar to that in poison ivy. References Anacardiaceae Trees of the Amazon Trees of Brazil {{rosid-tree-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Araliaceae
The Araliaceae are a family of flowering plants composed of about 43 genera and around 1500 species consisting of primarily woody plants and some herbaceous plants. The morphology of Araliaceae varies widely, but it is predominantly distinguishable based on its woody habit, tropical distribution, and the presence of simple umbels. There are numerous plants of economic importance. Some genera, such as ''Hedera'' (the ivies), ''Fatsia'' (Japanese aralias) and '' Schefflera'' (the umbrella trees)'', ''are used as ornamental foliage plants. The family also includes ''Panax ginseng'', the root of which is ginseng, used in traditional Chinese medicine. Overview The morphology of Araliaceae varies widely. Many studies have found that there is no unifying characteristic capable of classifying the family. In general, Araliaceae species have large, usually alternate leaves, often with aromatic ethereal oils, five-petaled flowers, two to five carpels, simple umbels, and berries withou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arecaceae
The Arecaceae is a family of perennial flowering plants in the monocot order Arecales. Their growth form can be climbers, shrubs, tree-like and stemless plants, all commonly known as palms. Those having a tree-like form are called palm trees. Currently, 181 genera with around 2,600 species are known, most of which are restricted to tropical and subtropical climates. Most palms are distinguished by their large, compound, evergreen leaves, known as fronds, arranged at the top of an unbranched stem. However, palms exhibit an enormous diversity in physical characteristics and inhabit nearly every type of habitat within their range, from rainforests to deserts. Palms are among the best known and most extensively cultivated plant families. They have been important to humans throughout much of history. Many common products and foods are derived from palms. In contemporary times, palms are also widely used in landscaping. In many historical cultures, because of their importance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumeria Rubra
''Plumeria rubra'' is a deciduous plant species belonging to the genus ''Plumeria''."Botanica. The Illustrated AZ of over 10000 garden plants and how to cultivate them", p. 691. Könemann, 2004. Originally native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Venezuela, it has been widely cultivated in subtropical and tropical climates worldwide and is a popular garden and park plant, as well as being used in temples and cemeteries. It grows as a spreading tree to high and wide, and is flushed with fragrant flowers of shades of pink, white and yellow over the summer and autumn. ''Plumeria rubra'' was one of the many species first described by Carl Linnaeus, and appeared in the 1753 edition of '' Species Plantarum''. Its specific epithet is derived from the Latin ''ruber'' "red". The epithets ''acuminata'', ''acutifolia'', and ''lutea'' are seen, but these are invalid. Its common names include frangipani, red paucipan, red-jasmine, red frangipani, common frangipani, temple tree, or si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apocynaceae
Apocynaceae (from ''Apocynum'', Greek for "dog-away") is a family of flowering plants that includes trees, shrubs, herbs, stem succulents, and vines, commonly known as the dogbane family, because some taxa were used as dog poison Members of the family are native to the European, Asian, African, Australian, and American tropics or subtropics, with some temperate members. The former family Asclepiadaceae (now known as Asclepiadoideae) is considered a subfamily of Apocynaceae and contains 348 genera. A list of Apocynaceae genera may be found here. Many species are tall trees found in tropical forests, but some grow in tropical dry (xeric) environments. Also perennial herbs from temperate zones occur. Many of these plants have milky latex, and many species are poisonous if ingested, the family being rich in genera containing alkaloids and cardiac glycosides, those containing the latter often finding use as arrow poisons. Some genera of Apocynaceae, such as '' Adenium'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rollinia Exsucca
''Rollinia'' is a genus of plants in the family Annonaceae. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in ''Annona'',Rainer, H. (2006)Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (Annonaceae): Inclusion of the genus ''Rollinia'' A. St.-Hil.''Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien. Serie B für Botanik und Zoologie'', 191-205. which also contains custard apples and soursops. Some ''Rollinia'' species produce edible fruits, such as biriba (''Rollinia deliciosa''). The flavor of the fruit is similar to that of a lemon meringue pie. Ripe fruit is very soft and easily bruised, and cannot be stored for long periods of time. It is usually eaten fresh, but it is also occasionally used in Brazil to make wine. Biriba trees are small to medium in size, and require humid, tropical growing conditions. The fruit is round, ripening from green to yellow, and the skin is covered with small projections that bruise to blac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rollinia Mucosa
''Annona mucosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the custard-apple family, Annonaceae, that is native to tropical South America. It is cultivated for its edible fruits, commonly known as biribá, lemon meringue pie fruit, or wild sugar-apple, throughout the world's tropics and subtropics. Common names The Brazilian name, ''biribá'' has become somewhat well known. Nonetheless, the fruits are occasionally known by other names, including ''wild sugar apple'' and ''aratiku''. Description Biribá is a fast-growing, flood-tolerant, sun-loving tropical tree, with leaves up to 35 cm long. It can reach a height of , which can bear fruit from seed within 3 years. The fruit is large, conical or round, green when unripe, ripening to yellow. Its surface is covered with soft spines or protuberances which bruise and blacken with handling, giving it an unappealing appearance. This delicacy, together with a shelf life of less than a week, has limited its commercial cultivation. Howe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rollinia
''Rollinia'' is a genus of plants in the family Annonaceae. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in '' Annona'',Rainer, H. (2006)Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (Annonaceae): Inclusion of the genus ''Rollinia'' A. St.-Hil.''Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien. Serie B für Botanik und Zoologie'', 191-205. which also contains custard apples and soursops. Some ''Rollinia'' species produce edible fruits, such as biriba ('' Rollinia deliciosa''). The flavor of the fruit is similar to that of a lemon meringue pie. Ripe fruit is very soft and easily bruised, and cannot be stored for long periods of time. It is usually eaten fresh, but it is also occasionally used in Brazil to make wine. Biriba trees are small to medium in size, and require humid, tropical growing conditions. The fruit is round, ripening from green to yellow, and the skin is covered with small projections that bruise to black ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duguetia Tobagensis
''Duguetia tobagensis'' is a small tree in the plant family Annonaceae which is endemic to Trinidad and Tobago. The species is only known from Tobago. Description ''Dugetia tobagensis'' is a small tree, the height of which is unknown. The leaves are long and wide. Flowers are borne among the leaves on inflorescences with 2 to 4 flowers. The petals are cream-coloured, long and wide. The fruit of the species has never been collected. Taxonomy The species was first described as ''Alcmene tobagensis'' by German botanist Ignatz Urban in 1921. Urban's description was based on a collection made by Walter Elias Broadway in Tobago in 1912. It was transferred to the genus ''Duguetia'' by Robert Elias Fries in 1934. ''Duguetia tobagensis'' is very similar to '' D. pycnastera''. In their 2001 monograph on the genus ''Duguetia'' Paul Maas and colleagues expressed doubts as to whether the two plants were actually different species, but preferred to keep the two species separate, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duguetia Lucida
''Duguetia'' is a genus of trees and shrubs in the plant family Annonaceae with approximately 90 species in central and South America, and four species in west Africa. Species *'' Duguetia aberrans'' Maas *'' Duguetia adiscandra'' Jans.-Jac. *'' Duguetia amazonica'' R.E.Fr. *'' Duguetia amplexifolia'' R.E.Fr. *'' Duguetia antioquensis'' H.León & Maas *'' Duguetia arenicola'' Maas *'' Duguetia aripuanae'' Maas *'' Duguetia asterotricha'' R.E.Fr. *'' Duguetia bahiensis'' Maas *'' Duguetia barteri'' (Benth.) Chatrou *'' Duguetia bracteosa'' Mart. *'' Duguetia brevipedunculata'' (R.E.Fr.) R.E.Fr. *'' Duguetia cadaverica'' Huber *'' Duguetia calycina'' Benoist *'' Duguetia candollei'' Baill. *'' Duguetia caniflora'' León & Maas *'' Duguetia caudata'' R.E.Fr. *'' Duguetia cauliflora'' R.E.Fr. *'' Duguetia chrysea'' Maas *'' Duguetia chrysocarpa'' Maas *'' Duguetia colombiana'' Maas *'' Duguetia confinis'' (Engl. & Diels) Chatrou *''Duguet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duguetia
''Duguetia'' is a genus of trees and shrubs in the plant family Annonaceae with approximately 90 species in central and South America, and four species in west Africa. Species *'' Duguetia aberrans'' Maas *'' Duguetia adiscandra'' Jans.-Jac. *''Duguetia amazonica'' R.E.Fr. *''Duguetia amplexifolia'' R.E.Fr. *'' Duguetia antioquensis'' H.León & Maas *'' Duguetia arenicola'' Maas *''Duguetia aripuanae'' Maas *''Duguetia asterotricha'' R.E.Fr. *''Duguetia bahiensis'' Maas *''Duguetia barteri'' (Benth.) Chatrou *'' Duguetia bracteosa'' Mart. *''Duguetia brevipedunculata'' (R.E.Fr.) R.E.Fr. *'' Duguetia cadaverica'' Huber *'' Duguetia calycina'' Benoist *'' Duguetia candollei'' Baill. *''Duguetia caniflora'' León & Maas *''Duguetia caudata'' R.E.Fr. *'' Duguetia cauliflora'' R.E.Fr. *'' Duguetia chrysea'' Maas *''Duguetia chrysocarpa'' Maas *''Duguetia colombiana'' Maas *''Duguetia confinis'' (Engl. & Diels) Chatrou *''Duguetia confusa'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
