Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bucidifolia
ID:
577413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 16 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576745



Common Names

  • Byrsonima bucidifolia
  • Tropical Cherry
  • Honeyberry Tree


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Description

Byrsonima bucidifolia (also called Bucid Nance, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima bucidifolia is used to make a sweet syrup, as a source of timber, and to make a medicinal tea for treating fever and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Byrsonima bucidifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima bucidifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Byrsonima bucidifolia

Byrsonima bucidifolia is native to Central America and can be found in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.

Byrsonima bucidifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima bucidifolia?

Byrsonima bucidifolia

What family does Byrsonima bucidifolia belong to?

Malpighiaceae

What is the common name of Byrsonima bucidifolia?

Bucidifolia Cherry

Species in the Byrsonima genus

Byrsonima homeieri, Byrsonima aerugo, Byrsonima affinis, Byrsonima altissima, Byrsonima alvimii, Byrsonima amoena, Byrsonima arbutifolia, Byrsonima arctostaphyloides, Byrsonima arthropoda, Byrsonima baccae, Byrsonima bahiana, Byrsonima basiliana, Byrsonima basiloba, Byrsonima bicorniculata, Byrsonima brachybotrya, Byrsonima brachystachya, Byrsonima bracteata, Byrsonima bronweniana, Byrsonima bucidifolia, Byrsonima bumeliifolia, Byrsonima cacaophila, Byrsonima carraoana, Byrsonima chalcophylla, Byrsonima christianeae, Byrsonima chrysophylla, Byrsonima cinerea, Byrsonima cipoensis, Byrsonima clausseniana, Byrsonima coccolobifolia, Byrsonima concinna, Byrsonima coniophylla, Byrsonima cordifolia, Byrsonima correifolia, Byrsonima cowanii, Byrsonima crassa, Byrsonima crassifolia, Byrsonima crispa, Byrsonima cuprea, Byrsonima cydoniifolia, Byrsonima dealbata, Byrsonima decipiens, Byrsonima densa, Byrsonima dubia, Byrsonima duckeana, Byrsonima duidana, Byrsonima eriopoda, Byrsonima eugeniifolia, Byrsonima euryphylla, Byrsonima fanshawei, Byrsonima fernandezii,

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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