Flora of Caribbean

Juniperus bermudiana is a species of juniper endemic to Bermuda. This species is most commonly known as Bermuda cedar, but is also referred to as Bermuda juniper (Bermudians refer to it simply as cedar). Historically, this tree formed woodland that covered much of Bermuda. Settlers cleared part of the forest and the tree was used for many purposes including building construction and was especially prized for shipbuilding. Scale insects introduced during the Second World War construction of United States airbases in Bermuda devastated the forests, killing over 99% of the species (an event

Sabal bermudana, commonly known as the Bermuda palmetto or bibby-tree, is one of 15 species of palm trees in the genus Sabal and is endemic to Bermuda although reportedly naturalized in the Leeward Islands. It was greatly affected by the introduction of non-native plants such as the Chinese fan palm, which created competition for space that it usually lost.

Hemithrinax is a genus of palms that is endemic to eastern Cuba. It comprises three species and one variety and was previously included within the genus Thrinax. Hemithrinax compacta (Griseb. & H.Wendl.) M.Gómez - Sierra de Nipe in Holguin Province Hemithrinax ekmaniana Burret - Las Villas in Granma Province Hemithrinax rivularis León - Sierra de Moa in Holguin Province Hemithrinax rivularis var. savannarum (León) O.Muñiz - Oriente and Sierra de Moa in Holguin Province.

Portlandia is a genus of flowering plants in the coffee family, Rubiaceae. Members of the genus are endemic to Jamaica.

Ekmanochloa is a genus of plants in the grass family endemic to Cuba.

Salvia caymanensis, the Cayman sage, is a short-lived perennial plant in the genus Salvia that is endemic to Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. It was thought to be extinct for nearly 40 years until it was rediscovered in 2007. After the damage caused by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, conservationists thought that conditions might be ideal for the reappearance of Salvia caymanensis if there was still viable seeds in the wild. A wanted poster, offering a 1000 CI$ reward, led to the discovery of the first plants seen since 1967.

Rondeletia odorata is a species of flowering plant in the coffee family. It is native to Cuba and Panama. It is cultivated elsewhere. Common names include rondeletia, Cleveland Sunrise, and Panama-rose. This plant is a shrub or small tree growing up to 2 meters tall. The rough, leathery leaves are oppositely arranged and measure up to 5 centimeters long. The inflorescence is a cluster of several five-lobed flowers in shades of bright red with yellow throats. There are three subspecies, Rondeletia odorata subsp. bullata, R. o. subsp. grandifolia, and R. o. subsp. odorata.

Magnolia splendens, commonly known as the laurel magnolia, shining magnolia, or locally as the laurel sabino, is a magnolia native to eastern Puerto Rico. It is a medium to large evergreen tree 16–80 ft (4.9–24.4 m) tall with dark green leaves and showy cream or white flowers. The wood is aromatic, giving its common epithet of 'laurel'. It was described by German botanist Ignatz Urban in 1899.

Grisebachianthus is a genus of Cuban flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus is named in honor of German botanist August Heinrich Rudolf Grisebach, 1814–1879. Species All species are endemic to Cuba.

Spaniopappus is a genus of Cuban plants in the tribe Eupatorieae within the family Asteraceae. Species Spaniopappus buchii (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob. Spaniopappus ekmanii B.L.Rob. Spaniopappus hygrophilus (Alain) R.M.King & H.Rob. Spaniopappus iodostylus (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob. Spaniopappus ruckeri (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob. Spaniopappus shaferi (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Sisyrinchium bermudiana, known as Bermudiana or, along with other members of the genus, as blue-eyed grass, is a flower of the genus Sisyrinchium (of the Iris family) that is native to the Atlantic archipelago, and British Overseas Territory, of Bermuda and the island of Ireland. The plant appears and blooms in the spring. It is used as a national flower by Bermudians, and appears in art, jewellery, banknotes and elsewhere.

Pseudophoenix lediniana is a palm species endemic to the Tiburon Peninsula in southwestern Haiti.

Neriacanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae. It contains five species native to the tropical Americas, ranging from Jamaica and Panama to Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mniochloa is a genus of Cuban plants in the grass family. The only known species is Mniochloa pulchella, native to eastern Cuba near Guantánamo. formerly included see Piresiella Mniochloa strephioides – Piresiella strephioides

Magnolia portoricensis is a tree of the Caribbean region. Its vernacular names include jagüilla and Puerto Rico magnolia. It is native to Puerto Rico and it is found in the Toro Negro State Forest. It is an endangered tree and endemic to Puerto Rico. It is a dicot and a part of the family Magnoliaceae. It is an uncommon tree, found primarily in the central and western mountains at 500 to 925 m above sea level.

Magnolia pallescens is a species of Magnolia from the Dominican Republic.

Lachnorhiza is a genus of Cuban flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Species Lachnorhiza micrantha (Borhidi) Borhidi - Pinar del Río Province in Cuba Lachnorhiza piloselloides A.Rich. - Isla de la Juventud in Cuba

Eugenia haematocarpa is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to Puerto Rico. It is classified as an endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and there has been a plan for its recovery in place for some years. Its common names include uvillo and Luquillo Mountain stopper. Specimens of this tree were first collected in 1939 in Naguabo. It is known from the Caribbean National Forest and the Sierra de Cayey on the eastern side of the island of Puerto Rico. It has been observed growing amongst Syzygium jambos, Prestoea montana, Tabebuia

Callicarpa ampla, also called the capa rose, is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is found in Puerto Rico in the Caribbean region. It is threatened by habitat loss and is a critically endangered plant species.

Brunfelsia densifolia is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family known by the common name Serpentine Hill raintree. It is native to Puerto Rico. This plant is a shrub that grows on serpentine soils containing high amounts of magnesium, nickel, iron, and chromium, and some calcium and nitrogen. It produces long, tubular yellow flowers. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant, but in the wild it is endangered due to habitat loss as land is consumed for agriculture in Puerto Rico.

Begonia decandra, the native begonia or corazón de poeta, is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, found only in Puerto Rico. An understory herb, its veins exude red sap when crushed. The plant prefers low light, with excessive light exposure sometimes leading to death. The white flowers most commonly bloom from April to October.

Begonia abbottii is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is endemic to Haiti, where it is restricted to the mountains near Furcy in Chaîne de la Selle . The species was collected in 1920 during the third and final leg of the Smithsonian Institution's "Botanical Explorations of Haiti" expedition, led by American naturalist William Louis Abbott with botanist Emery Clarence Leonard joining as plant collector. It was formally described in 1922 by the German botanist Ignaz Urban.

Antillanthus is a genus of the tribe Senecioneae in the family Asteraceae described as a genus in 2006. Many members of this genus were previously listed as Pentacalia and Senecio. The entire genus is endemic to Cuba. IPNI Species Antillanthus acunae (Borhidi) B.Nord. - Pentacalia acunae Borhidi Antillanthus almironcillo (M. Gomez) B. Nord. - Senecio almironcillo M.Gomez - Pentacalia almironcillo (M. Gomez) Proctor Antillanthus azulensis (Alain) B. Nord. - Senecio azulensis Alain Antillanthus biseriatus (Alain) B. Nord. - Senecio biseriatus Alain Antillanthus carinatus (Greenm.) B. Nord. -

Aechmea serrata is a plant species in the genus Aechmea. It was reportedly originally from Martinique in the West Indies, but now extinct in the wild. It does survive as a cultivated ornamental.

Solanum ensifolium is a species of plant in the family Solanaceae endemic to Puerto Rico. Commonly known as erubia, it is nearly extinct due to habitat loss. Synonyms Solanum drymophilum O.E.Schulz Solanum longifolium Pav. ex Dunal Solanum congestiflorum var. longifolium is S. crispum Solanum longifolium of Sessé & Mociño actually refers to the S. muricatum of Aiton. Solanum longifolium of Dunal is Solanum subinerme. Solanum nudum var. longifolium refers to S. sieberi

Roystonea princeps, commonly known as Morass cabbage palm or Morass royal palm, is a species of palm which is endemic to western Jamaica.

Psychotria foetens is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Jamaica.

Psychotria dasyophthalma is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Jamaica.

Psychotria congesta is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Jamaica.

Psychotria clusioides is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Jamaica. It is threatened by habitat loss.