Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
polystachia
ID:
575352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Andrews) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 581 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574684



Common Names

  • Many-Branched Bunchosia
  • Many-Branched Peanut Butter Fruit
  • Many-Branched Peanut Butter Tree


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Synonyms

  • Malpighia polystachya Andrews [unknown]
  • Bunchosia nitida grenadensis Urb. & Nied. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia ocellata Lundell [unknown]

Description

Bunchosia polystachia (also called Many-spiked buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bunchosia polystachia is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and containers. The leaves can be used to make tea and the fruits can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bunchosia polystachia is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunchosia polystachia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Bunchosia polystachia

Bunchosia polystachia is native to Central and South America.

Bunchosia polystachia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunchosia polystachia?

Bunchosia polystachia

What is the natural habitat of Bunchosia polystachia?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

How big does Bunchosia polystachia grow?

Bunchosia polystachia grows up to 10 feet tall

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2686042: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.