Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hoehneana
ID:
577540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nied.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Bot. Inst. Königl. Lyceums Hosianum Braunsberg 8: 64 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576872



Common Names

  • Byrsonima Hoehneana
  • Yellow Cherry
  • West Indian Cherry


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Description

Byrsonima hoehneana (also called Hoehne's 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. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima hoehneana 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 hoehneana 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 hoehneana is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It needs bright, indirect light and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly and misted to keep the humidity high.

Where to Find Byrsonima hoehneana

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

Byrsonima hoehneana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima hoehneana?

Byrsonima hoehneana

What is the common name of Byrsonima hoehneana?

Hoehne's wild lime

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima hoehneana?

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,

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