Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cruciana
ID:
1328748

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 109: 28 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341202



Common Names

  • Bunchosia Cruciana
  • Crucian Bunchosia
  • Crucian Peanut Butter Fruit


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Description

Bunchosia cruciana (also called Crucian Bunchosia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in moist grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Bunchosia cruciana is used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bunchosia cruciana has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunchosia cruciana is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Bunchosia cruciana

Bunchosia cruciana can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Bunchosia cruciana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunchosia cruciana?

Bunchosia cruciana

What is the common name of Bunchosia cruciana?

Cruciana Bunchosia

What is the natural habitat of Bunchosia cruciana?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.