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Jamaican forget-me-not

Browallia americana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and montane grasslands and shrublands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India, Japan, Malaysia), Europe (Sweden), North America (Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Browallia americana (Jamaican forget-me-not)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jamaican forget-me-not?

The scientific name of Jamaican forget-me-not is Browallia americana. It belongs to the genus Browallia.

What is the conservation status of Jamaican forget-me-not?

Jamaican forget-me-not (Browallia americana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Jamaican forget-me-not live?

Jamaican forget-me-not is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India, Japan, Malaysia), Europe (Sweden), North America (Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Fiji, Honduras, India, Japan, Malaysia, Sao Tome and Principe.

What family does Jamaican forget-me-not belong to?

Jamaican forget-me-not (Browallia americana) belongs to the genus Browallia, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

Is Jamaican forget-me-not endangered?

No, Jamaican forget-me-not (Browallia americana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Jamaican forget-me-not belong to?

Jamaican forget-me-not (Browallia americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Jamaican forget-me-not?

The closest relatives of Jamaican forget-me-not in the genus Browallia include sapphire-flower.