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Bahama pigeonplum
Scientific Name: Coccoloba tenuifolia
Family: Polygonaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Coccoloba tenuifolia: Bahama Pigeon Plum
Coccoloba tenuifolia, commonly known as the Bahama Pigeon Plum, is a plant found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that the fruit of a related species (Coccoloba diversifolia) is edible. However, ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coccoloba tenuifolia L.
- Common Names: Bahama Pigeon Plum, Uva De Paloma, Uvilla
- Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat or Knotweed Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Coccoloba floridana, C. laurifolia (discarded names)
- Nomencl. ref.: Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1007. 1759 7 Jun 1759
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to South Florida, the Bahamas, the Caribbean region, Yucatan, and Belize.
- Found in locations such as Grand Bahama Island, Andros, and Lubbers Quarters in the Bahamas.
- Grows in pine forests and coppice habitats.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Grows as a shrub to small tree, reaching up to 6 meters in height.
Traditional Uses and Interesting Facts
- The fruit of a related species (Coccoloba diversifolia) is used in the Bahamas to treat gastrointestinal problems.
- The berries of the Pigeon Plum are astringent.
- Some people in the Caribbean make the Pigeon Plum into a potent distillation.
Ecological Role
- The plant is adaptable and thrives in various environments.
Related Species
- Coccoloba uvifera (Seagrape)
- Coccoloba venosa (False Chiggergrape)
- Coccoloba diversifolia (Pigeon Plum or Tietongue)