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Jack in the bush
Scientific Name: Chromolaena odorata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Jack In The Bush (Eupatorium odoratum)
Jack In The Bush, scientifically known as Eupatorium odoratum, is a plant with a rich history and diverse uses, particularly in traditional medicine. It goes by several common names, reflecting its widespread presence and local significance.
Common Names:
- Jack In The Bush (also Jack'na Bush locally in Jamaica)
- Christmas Bush
- Christmas Rose
- Bitter Bush
- Siam Weed
- Santa Maria
- Hemp Agrimony
- Flewi Nwel
- Crucita
- Blue Mistflower
- Fragrant Mistflower
- Blue Boneset
- Fragrant Boneset
- Common Flossflower
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Scientific Name: Eupatorium odoratum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Group: Dicot
- Taxonomic Rank: Subshrub
Note: Some sources may list Eupatorium odoratum as a synonym for other plants within the Eupatorium genus or related genera.
Considerations for Children:
- Traditionally used as a cold and flu remedy, especially for children in the Caribbean.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:
- A spreading shrub that can grow up to 4 meters high.
- Leaves are slightly oval with dented margins and a long tip.
Distribution and Habitat:
- Native to tropical regions.
- Found in Jamaica and other parts of the West Indies.
- Also mentioned as a native plant of Florida and across the southeast United States.
Ecological Role:
- Can grow in multiple forms and can be very upright when growing in the sun.
Traditional and Medicinal Uses:
- Traditionally used in the Caribbean as a remedy for colds and flu.
- Believed to help draw out phlegm and ease breathing.
- Contains Alpha-pinene, which is believed to eliminate infections and promote healing.
Interactions with Other Organisms:
- Considered a very good butterfly plant due to its nectar-rich flowers.