Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
1304735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Francener & Mamede

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 291(2): 134 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317189



Common Names

  • Rupestris Palm
  • Byrsonima Palm
  • Byrsonima Rupestris


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Description

Byrsonima rupestris (also called Byrsonima rupestris, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as deserts and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima rupestris is used for its edible fruits, which are rich in vitamins and minerals. The leaves are used for thatching roofs and for making baskets and mats. The wood is used for construction, furniture, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Byrsonima rupestris is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima rupestris is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C (28°F).

Where to Find Byrsonima rupestris

Byrsonima rupestris is native to South America, where it can be found in humid tropical forests.

Byrsonima rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima rupestris?

Byrsonima rupestris

What is the common name of Byrsonima rupestris?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima rupestris?

Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands

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.