Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
577462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 149 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576794



Common Names

  • Crassifolia
  • Thick-leaf Nance
  • Thick-leaf Coccoloba


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Synonyms

  • Malpighia montana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Malpighia laurifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Malpighia rufa Poir. [unknown]
  • Malpighia pulchra Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Malpighia rhopalaefolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Malpighia cotinifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Malpighia crassifolia L. [unknown]
  • Malpighia coriacea Sw. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima coriacea DC. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima cotinifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Byrsonima crassifolia cubensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima crassifolia ferruginea Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima crassifolia insulata Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima crassifolia jamaicensis Urb. & Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima crassifolia kunthiana Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima crassifolia lanceolata Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima crassifolia moureila (Aubl.) DC. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima crassifolia peruviana Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima crassifolia spruceana Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima cubensis A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima cumingiana A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima fagifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima fendleri Turcz. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima ferruginea Kunth [unknown]
  • Byrsonima ferruginea moureila Benth. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima jamaicensis Urb. & Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima karwinskiana A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima lanceolata DC. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima laurifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Byrsonima laurifolia guatemalensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima montana Kunth [unknown]
  • Byrsonima moritziana Turcz. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima moureila Loudon [unknown]
  • Byrsonima panamensis Beurl. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima pulchra DC. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima rhopalaefolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Byrsonima rufescens Bertol. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima spruceana Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima cubensis brachypoda Turcz. [unknown]
  • Malpighia moureila Aubl. [unknown]

Description

Byrsonima crassifolia (also called Thickleaf 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 crassifolia is used as a source of firewood and for making charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. The leaves are used as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Byrsonima crassifolia are white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima crassifolia 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 crassifolia

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

Byrsonima crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima crassifolia?

Byrsonima crassifolia

What is the common name of Byrsonima crassifolia?

Lemon-scented wild lime

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima crassifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

References