Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lindeniana
ID:
575303

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. iii. (1843) 335.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574635



Common Names

  • Linden's Bunchosia
  • Linden's Peanut Butter Fruit
  • Linden's Peanut Butter Tree


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Synonyms

  • Acmanthera radlkoferi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bunchosia gentlei Lundell [unknown]
  • Bunchosia lanceolata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia lanceolata leiocarpa Nied. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia lindeniana boliviensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia lindeniana mexicana Nied. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia pringlei S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Bunchosia lindeniana (also called Linden's Bunchosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bunchosia lindeniana 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

Bunchosia lindeniana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunchosia lindeniana is an easy to grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Bunchosia lindeniana

Bunchosia lindeniana is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Bunchosia lindeniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunchosia lindeniana?

Bunchosia lindeniana

What are the common names of Bunchosia lindeniana?

Chocolate-bean, Peanut-butter-fruit

What is the natural habitat of Bunchosia lindeniana?

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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