Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
577596

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 580 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576928



Common Names

  • Byrsonima Lucida
  • Yellow Cherry
  • West Indian Cherry


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Synonyms

  • Malpighia cuneata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima biflora Griseb. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima cuneata P.Wilson [unknown]
  • Byrsonima portoricensis Stahl [unknown]
  • Malpighia lucida Sw. [unknown]

Description

Byrsonima lucida (also called Wild Lime, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 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 lucida 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

The flower of Byrsonima lucida is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima lucida is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water it sparingly and fertilize it once a year.

Where to Find Byrsonima lucida

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

Byrsonima lucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima lucida?

Byrsonima lucida

What is the common name of Byrsonima lucida?

Shiny Nance

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima lucida?

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-2688298: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.