Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
575269

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 581 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574601



Common Names

  • Glandulous Bunchosia
  • Glandulous Peanut Butter Fruit
  • Glandulous Butterfly Pea


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Synonyms

  • Bunchosia acutifolia A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia glandulosa latifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia glandulosa leptophylla Nied. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia glandulosa linearis Nied. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia glandulosa obovata Nied. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia glandulosa ovata Nied. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia media DC. [unknown]
  • Malpighia glandulosa Cav. [unknown]

Description

Bunchosia glandulosa (also called Glandular Bunchosia, among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy green hue and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical forests and is often found growing in the understory of larger trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bunchosia glandulosa is used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties. It is also grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bunchosia glandulosa are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunchosia glandulosa is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Bunchosia glandulosa

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

Bunchosia glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunchosia glandulosa?

Bunchosia glandulosa

What is the common name of Bunchosia glandulosa?

Glandular Bunchosia

Where is Bunchosia glandulosa native to?

Mexico

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,