Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 97 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508612
Common Names
- Byrsonima homeieri
- Homeier's Byrsonima
- Nance de Homeier
Description
Byrsonima homeieri (also called 'Homeier's Byrsonima', among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Byrsonima homeieri is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Mexico. Non-medical uses of this plant include use as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Byrsonima homeieri has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Byrsonima homeieri can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Byrsonima homeieri
Byrsonima homeieri can be found in the dry forests of Brazil.
Byrsonima homeieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byrsonima homeieri?
Byrsonima homeieri
What is the common name of Byrsonima homeieri?
Homeieri's Byrsonima
Where is Byrsonima homeieri found?
Byrsonima homeieri is found in Mexico
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,