Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chalcophylla
ID:
577423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nied.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Bot. Inst. Königl. Lyceums Hosianum Braunsberg 5: 57 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576755



Common Names

  • Byrsonima chalcophylla
  • Tropical Cherry
  • Honeyberry Tree


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Synonyms

  • Byrsonima chalcophylla chalcophylla [unknown]

Description

Byrsonima chalcophylla (also called Chalcophyllum 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 chalcophylla 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 chalcophylla 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 chalcophylla can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix until roots form. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Byrsonima chalcophylla

Byrsonima chalcophylla can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.

Byrsonima chalcophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima chalcophylla?

Byrsonima chalcophylla

What family does Byrsonima chalcophylla belong to?

Malpighiaceae

What is the common name of Byrsonima chalcophylla?

Chalcophylla 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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