Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
balansae
ID:
1051981

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Santin

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 14: 135 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051319



Common Names

  • Balansae Myracrodruon
  • Balansae Myracrodruum
  • Balansae Myracrodruo


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Description

Myracrodruon balansae (also called Balansae Myracrodruon, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree with a spreading crown. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Myracrodruon balansae is used for its edible fruits, which are used in jams, jellies, and preserves. It is also used for its wood, which is used for fuel and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myracrodruon balansae has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myracrodruon balansae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Myracrodruon balansae

Myracrodruon balansae can be found in dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Species in the Myracrodruon genus

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Dionete Aparecida Santin (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963395-1: Based on the initial data import