Dalechampia burmanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burmanica
ID:
937888
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mukerjee
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Soc. Bengal 3: 9 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937226
Common Names
- Dalechampia Burmanica
- Balsam Apple
- Balsam Pear
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dalechampia burmanica (also called Burmese Dalechampia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in South America. It is a small shrub with a slender, woody stem and pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Dalechampia burmanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dalechampia burmanica are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Dalechampia burmanica is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a range of soil types but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Dalechampia burmanica
Dalechampia burmanica can be found in Southeast Asia.
Species in the Dalechampia genus
Dalechampia adscendens, Dalechampia affinis, Dalechampia alata, Dalechampia albibracteosa, Dalechampia allemii, Dalechampia anomala, Dalechampia arciana, Dalechampia arenalensis, Dalechampia aristolochiifolia, Dalechampia armbrusteri, Dalechampia attenuistylus, Dalechampia bangii, Dalechampia bernieri, Dalechampia bidentata, Dalechampia boliviana, Dalechampia brasiliensis, Dalechampia brevicolumna, Dalechampia brevipes, Dalechampia brownsbergensis, Dalechampia burchellii, Dalechampia burgeriana, Dalechampia burmanica, Dalechampia canescens, Dalechampia capensis, Dalechampia caperonioides, Dalechampia catati, Dalechampia chevalieri, Dalechampia chlorocephala, Dalechampia cissifolia, Dalechampia clausseniana, Dalechampia clematidifolia, Dalechampia colorata, Dalechampia convolvuloides, Dalechampia coriacea, Dalechampia cujabensis, Dalechampia decaryi, Dalechampia denticulata, Dalechampia dioscoreifolia, Dalechampia elongata, Dalechampia falcata, Dalechampia fernandesii, Dalechampia ficifolia, Dalechampia fragrans, Dalechampia francisceana, Dalechampia galpinii, Dalechampia gentryi, Dalechampia glechomifolia, Dalechampia granadilla, Dalechampia guaranitica, Dalechampia hassleriana,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-55908: Based on the initial data import
Susil Kumar Mukerjee (1909-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mukerjee' in the authors string.