Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

Browne reports that the bark of this and several other species was known as Cortex jamaicensis and was at one time used instead of cinchma. He was of the opinion, however, that while it is astringent it is of no use for malaria. The leaves are said to provide a nerve tonic.

Asprey, G.F; Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts I & II. – p. 25.