Dominica
751 km²
Caribbean flora
Seaside grape tree
Description The Sea Grape, scientifically known as Coccoloba uvifera, is a shrub that can reach 10 meters in height. It owes its name to its fruits that resemble bunches of grapes, initially green then purple when ripe, called “achenes”. In terms of its appearance, its […]
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Hispaniolan Pine
Description The Hispaniolan pine (Pinus occidentalis) is a species endemic to the Hispaniola region (Haiti and the Dominican Republic). This tree can reach a height of 40 meters and a diameter at breast height of 120 cm. Apparently, it generally has a single upright trunk […]
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Poison grass
Description Lobelia Persicifolia, also known as “Poison Grass” or “Zèb pwazon” in Creole, is a subshrub endemic to Guadeloupe that can reach 1.5 meters in height. It is characterized by a very leafy stem accompanied by flaccid leaves, up to 25 cm long and 4 […]
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Turk’s Cap Cactus
Description The Turk’s Cap Cactus (Melocactus intortus) is a perennial, globular cactus species, endemic to the Lesser Antilles. It takes between 15 and 25 years to reach maturity and produce seeds. At the top of the plant, a reddish cephalium, made up of clusters of […]
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Caribbean Balisier
Description The Caribbean Bali (Heliconia caribaea) is an iconic flowering plant of the region. It is easily distinguished by its colorful bracts ranging from yellow to orange-red, often compared to overlapping parrot beaks. These bracts surround small white flowers and are accompanied by evergreen green […]
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White Mahogany
Description White Mahogany (Simarouba amara), also known as Bois Blanc in Creole, is an evergreen tree that can reach 15 m in height. Its bark and roots are renowned for their fever-reducing, tonic, and antimicrobial properties. This smooth-trunked tree has alternate leaves composed of 9 […]
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Mangrove (Palétuviers)
Les palétuviers, uniques arbres capables de vivre dans l’eau saline (espèces halophiles). Il existe quatre espèces principales de palétuviers, chacune adaptée à la salinité, au sol et l’environnement dans lesquels elles évoluent.
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Endemic orchids of Guadeloupe
Sur les 93 espèces d’orchidées présentes en Guadeloupe, cinq y sont endémiques et huit autres sont endémiques des Petites Antilles. En Guadeloupe, les orchidées sont pour les 2/3 épiphytes (utilisation d’une plante comme support), pour 1/3 terrestres, plus rarement épilithes (sur les rochers) ou musciphiles (sur les mousses).
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Mountain oleander
Un des rares gymnospermes, ses ovules nus et visibles sur les écailles au niveau des rameaux de l’arbre. Endémique des Antilles, il est plus présent en Guadeloupe qu’ailleurs et est également nommé « Bois rose ».
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Wild tamarind or Acomat-boucan tree
L’Acomat Boucan est un arbre pouvant atteindre 40 mètres de haut. Contrairement à ce que l’on pourrait penser, cet arbre n’a pas de racines profondément ancrées dans le sol.
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