Suriana
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Suriana is a monotypic genus of flowering plants containing only Suriana maritima,[4] which is commonly known as bay cedar.[5]
Distribution
It has a pantropical distribution and can be found on coasts in the New and Old World tropics.[citation needed] Native to south Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, South America and in some parts of the Old World tropical zone.
Description
Bay cedar is an evergreen shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) and sometimes reaching 6 m (20 ft).[6] The leaves are alternate, simple, 1–6 cm (0.39–2.36 in) long and 0.6 cm (0.24 in) wide.[7] The grey-green, succulent foliage yields an aroma similar to that of cedar when crushed, hence the common name.[6] Its yellow flowers are solitary or in short[7] cymes among the leaves.[6] Flowers have a diameter of 1.5 cm (0.59 in) when open, with petals 6–10 mm (0.24–0.39 in) long and sepals 7–10 mm (0.28–0.39 in) long. Bay cedar flowers throughout the year.[7][1] After fertilisation, the flowers form clusters of five dry, hard drupes 3–4 mm (0.12–0.16 in) in diameter. The drupes are buoyant and can maintain the viability of the seeds during long periods in seawater, allowing the seeds to be dispersed by the ocean.[6]
Uses
Bay cedar is used for aromatic purposes and as hedges and landscaping.[citation needed]
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Suriana maritima L." TROPICOS. Missouri Botanical Gardens. Retrieved 2009-12-06.
- ^ Suriana maritima L. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
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- ^ a b c d Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Suriana maritima L. bay-cedar" (PDF). International Institute of Tropical Forestry. United States Forest Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-08-21. Retrieved 2009-12-06.
- ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Nelson, Gil (1996). The Shrubs and Woody Vines of Florida: a Reference and Field Guide. Pineapple Press, Inc. p. 345. ISBN 978-1-56164-110-9.
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