Rhytidophyllum tomentosum is a perennial flowering shrub belonging to the Gesneriaceae family.

[4][5] The shrub thrives in shaded damp rocky hillsides on the island.

The plant blooms light yellow tubular flowers that have dark red spots in the center.

Rhytidophyllum tomentosum leaves (fresh or dried) are used to make an herbal tea[3] for heart palpitations, coughs, chest congestion, sinus infections, and menstrual cramps.

In addition, the plant's leaves and stems are combined with other ingredients to make Jamaican root tonic.