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Hibiscus elatus is native to the islands of Cuba, Jamaica [2] the US. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. [3] In wetter areas it will grow in a wide range of elevations, up to 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) and is often used in reforestation. It is the national tree of Jamaica.
National trees. Country Common name Scientific name Picture Source Afghanistan ... Strawberry tree: Arbutus unedo [44] Jamaica: Blue mahoe: Hibiscus elatus [45]
This is a complete list of National Heritage sites in Jamaica as published by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. [1] ... Half Way Tree: 453: 4 Trelawny: Falmouth 875: 9
This category contains articles related to the native trees of Jamaica. Taxa of the lowest rank are always included. Higher taxa are included only if endemic. This category follows the World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions.
Jamaica's national bird, a red-billed streamertail Jamaican boa Jamaican parrotfish. Jamaica's climate is tropical, supporting diverse ecosystems with a wealth of plants and animals. Its plant life has changed considerably over the centuries; when the Spanish arrived in 1494, except for small agricultural clearings, the country was deeply forested.
Roystonea regia. Prior to European settlement, the Caribbean was dominated by forested ecosystems.The insular Caribbean has been considered a biodiversity hotspot. [1] Although species diversity is lower than on mainland systems, endemism is high.
Jamaica is the third-largest island in the Caribbean, lying south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola. The Jamaican moist forests ecoregion covers an area of 8,192 km 2, and covers 85% of the island of Jamaica. It includes the Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains in eastern Jamaica, and Cockpit Country further to the west. [1]
Ackee is an evergreen tree that grows about 10 metres tall, with a short trunk and a dense crown. [2] The leaves are paripinnately, [9] compound 15–30 centimetres (6–12 inches) long, with 6–10 elliptical to oblong leathery leaflets. Each leaflet is 8–12 cm (3– 4 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) long and 5–8 cm (2–3 in) wide.