Exostema caribaeum (Jacq.) Schult.

The Flora and Ethnobotany of Cat Island, Bahamas
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU)
Species
Family
Common Name
Description
Exostema caribaeum
Rubiaceae
Prince Torch. Prince Wood
Tree with cream colored flowers.
Au: (Jacq.) Schult.
I.ocation/Ilabitat Between Zonicle 1 lill and Port I lowe. Found along the southern side of
the road, along a cut through that goes up along a hill.
24°09’ 14" N	Longitude 75°2I'92''W
Latitude
Uses/Comments
Collector(s)
Collection No
02641741
Limbs are stripped ol bark and steeped in warm water. The infusion is
given to improve appetite, as a source of bitters, for diabetes, high blood
pressure, pain, and cough. Limbs olten added to bush tea preparations.
Laurel R. Richey
99-749 Duplicates 5 Date November 14, 1999
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey’s PhD Dissertation
02641741