Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
577568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nied.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Bot. Inst. Königl. Lyceums Hosianum Braunsberg 1: 34 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576900



Common Names

  • Byrsonima Laevis
  • Yellow Cherry
  • West Indian Cherry


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Description

Byrsonima laevis (also called smooth-leaved wild lime, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico south to Argentina. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima laevis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Byrsonima laevis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima laevis is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Colombia. 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 laevis

Byrsonima laevis is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It is widely available in nurseries and garden centers.

Byrsonima laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima laevis?

Byrsonima laevis

What is the common name of Byrsonima laevis?

Smooth Nance

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima laevis?

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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