Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
minarum
ID:
1306848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Francener & Mamede

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 291(2): 138 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319302



Common Names

  • Byrsonima minarum
  • Byrsonima
  • Minarum


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Description

Byrsonima minarum (also called Small Yellow-fruit, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima minarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Byrsonima minarum has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima minarum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Byrsonima minarum

Byrsonima minarum can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Byrsonima minarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima minarum?

Byrsonima minarum

What is the common name of Byrsonima minarum?

Minarum byrsonima

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima minarum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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

Maria Candida Henrique Mamede (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mamede' in the authors string.
Augusto Francener: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Francener' in the authors string.