Quassia amara

Bitterwood, Jamaica Quassia, Bitter Quassia, Amargo

Message of the Flower

Splendour and Opulence in the Material Life

The Mother’s Comment

Can become widespread only through transformation.

Colour

greenish-yellow

Family

Simaroubaceae

Cultivars

doesn't have a wide range of cultivars

Person who named the flower

The genus Quassia was named after Graman Quassi, a Surinamese slave who discovered the bitterwood tree's medicinal properties in the 18th century.

Flower Size

Small, less than an inch in diameter.

Flower Texture

smooth texture.

Number of Petals

five

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

mild, pleasant

Leaf Texture

smooth texture

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Dark green.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

small to medium-sized tree.

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

The flowering period may vary depending on the region.

Climate

Native to tropical regions of the Americas.

Water Requirements

regular watering

Soil Type

Well-draining soil.

Temperature Ranges

warm temperatures

Sun or Shade

full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

The bitter compounds in the wood and bark act as a natural insecticide, protecting the tree from pests.

Pollinators

Attracts various pollinators, including bees.

Habitat

tropical rainforests and other forested areas

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife species.

Ornamental

No

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

rimarily used for its bitter compounds in traditional medicine.

Endangered Status

Not considered endangered.