Jacquinia aculeata
Jacquinia aculeata (L.) Mez
Jacquinia aculeata is a species in the genus Jacquinia, belonging to the Primulaceae family. It was first described in 1901 by Mez, based on earlier work by Linnaeus. This plant is native to the Caribbean region, occurring in the Indian Ocean (IN), as well as in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.
Description
Jacquinia aculeata is a member of the Primulaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the primrose family. The species is found in the Indian Ocean (IN) and several Caribbean islands, including Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. It was formally described in 1901 by the botanist Mez, building on the original classification by Linnaeus. The genus Jacquinia is known for its diversity in tropical and subtropical regions, and Jacquinia aculeata is one of its recognized species. Its distribution across multiple island regions suggests a possible adaptation to insular environments.
Distribution
IN · Cuba · Dominican Republic · Haiti
Synonyms
Jacquinia polyphlebiaJacquinia ruscifoliaJacquinia eggersiiJacquinia linearisXystris schreberiJacquinia eggersii var. intermedia
