Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
577478

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 2, 13: 335. 1840 [May 1840]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576810



Common Names

  • Crispa
  • Crisp Nance
  • Crisp Coccoloba


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Synonyms

  • Byrsonima brachystachya Poepp. ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima carmeniana Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Byrsonima crispa (also called Crinkle-Leaf Nance, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 m (6-10 ft) and has small, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves with a crinkled texture. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima crispa 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 crispa 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 crispa 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 crispa

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

Byrsonima crispa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima crispa?

Byrsonima crispa

What type of plant is Byrsonima crispa?

Byrsonima crispa is a shrub

Where is Byrsonima crispa found?

Byrsonima crispa is found in Central and South America

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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