Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
frondosa
ID:
577523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 2, 13: 334. 1840 [May 1840]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576855



Common Names

  • Frondosa
  • Fringed Nance
  • Fringed Coccoloba


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Description

Byrsonima frondosa (also called Frondose Nance, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima frondosa is used for making furniture, construction, and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Byrsonima frondosa is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima frondosa is a species of shrub native to South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, sunny environment with well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Byrsonima frondosa

Byrsonima frondosa is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Byrsonima frondosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima frondosa?

Byrsonima frondosa

What is the common name of Byrsonima frondosa?

Fringed wild lime

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima frondosa?

Tropical rainforests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2688228: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.