Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
piresii
ID:
577662

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 52 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576994



Common Names

  • Piresii Byrsonima
  • Piresii Miracle Fruit
  • Piresii


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Description

Byrsonima piresii (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 piresii is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an astringent. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Byrsonima piresii 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 piresii is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, by layering, or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots, and should be planted in a well-draining medium. Layering can be done by burying a branch in the soil and allowing it to root. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Byrsonima piresii

Byrsonima piresii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Byrsonima piresii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima piresii?

Byrsonima piresii

What is the common name of Byrsonima piresii?

Piresii Byrsonima

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima piresii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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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