Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
berlinii
ID:
575232

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 61 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574564



Common Names

  • Berlin's Bunchosia
  • Berlin's Peanut Butter Fruit
  • Berlin's Butterfly Pea


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Description

Bunchosia berlinii (also called Peanut Butter Fruit, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves with a rough texture and is found in moist, sunny areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bunchosia berlinii is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It has edible fruits and leaves, which can be used in salads or cooked. The leaves can also be used to make tea. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, which include treating fever, skin infections, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bunchosia berlinii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are borne in clusters on a short, thin stalk. The seed is a small, round capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunchosia berlinii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bunchosia berlinii

Bunchosia berlinii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas.

Bunchosia berlinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunchosia berlinii?

Bunchosia berlinii

What are the common names of Bunchosia berlinii?

Chocolate-bean, Peanut-butter-fruit

What is the natural habitat of Bunchosia berlinii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Bunchosia genus

Bunchosia acuminata, Bunchosia angustifolia, Bunchosia anomala, Bunchosia apiculata, Bunchosia argentea, Bunchosia armeniaca, Bunchosia articulata, Bunchosia berlinii, Bunchosia biocellata, Bunchosia bonplandiana, Bunchosia brevistyla, Bunchosia canescens, Bunchosia caroli, Bunchosia cauliflora, Bunchosia cestrifolia, Bunchosia costaricensis, Bunchosia cumanensis, Bunchosia decussiflora, Bunchosia deflexa, Bunchosia diphylla, Bunchosia dwyeri, Bunchosia ekmanii, Bunchosia elliptica, Bunchosia emarginata, Bunchosia glandulifera, Bunchosia glandulosa, Bunchosia gracilis, Bunchosia grandifolia, Bunchosia grayumii, Bunchosia guatemalensis, Bunchosia haitiensis, Bunchosia hartwegiana, Bunchosia hookeriana, Bunchosia hotteana, Bunchosia itacarensis, Bunchosia jamaicensis, Bunchosia lancifolia, Bunchosia lanieri, Bunchosia lindeniana, Bunchosia linearifolia, Bunchosia luzmariae, Bunchosia macilenta, Bunchosia macrophylla, Bunchosia maritima, Bunchosia matudai, Bunchosia mcvaughii, Bunchosia mesoamericana, Bunchosia mollis, Bunchosia montana, Bunchosia monticola,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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