Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
577690

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 580 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577022



Common Names

  • Byrsonima
  • Long Key
  • Lemon Key


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Synonyms

  • Byrsonima brasiliensis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima chrysophylla A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima eglandulosa A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima sericea angustifolia Griseb. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima sericea eglandulosa (A.Juss.) Griseb. in Mart. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima sericea eglandulosa Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima sericea pubescens Nied. [unknown]

Description

Byrsonima sericea (also called Nance, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is a small tree or shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima sericea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Byrsonima sericea is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima sericea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Byrsonima sericea

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

Byrsonima sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima sericea?

Byrsonima sericea

What is the common name of Byrsonima sericea?

Silky wild lime

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima sericea?

Tropical and subtropical 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,