Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ligustrifolia
ID:
577582

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 3: 82 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576914



Common Names

  • Byrsonima Ligustrifolia
  • Yellow Cherry
  • West Indian Cherry


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Synonyms

  • Byrsonima intermedia pubescens Griseb. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima ligustrifolia acuminata Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima ligustrifolia glabra Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima ligustrifolia latifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima ligustrifolia pseudolucida Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima ligustrifolia pubescens Nied. [unknown]

Description

Byrsonima ligustrifolia (also called Longleaf Yellowberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima ligustrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Byrsonima ligustrifolia 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 ligustrifolia 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 ligustrifolia

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

Byrsonima ligustrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima ligustrifolia?

Byrsonima ligustrifolia

What is the common name of Byrsonima ligustrifolia?

Ligustrumleaf Nance

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima ligustrifolia?

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,