Byrsonima wadsworthii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wadsworthii
ID:
577767
Status:
valid
Authors:
Little
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 4: 417 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577099
Common Names
- Wadsworth's Byrsonima
- Byrsonima Wadsworthii
- Wadsworthii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Byrsonima wadsworthii (also called Wadsworth's nance, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the genus Byrsonima. It is a small shrub with thin, wiry stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Byrsonima wadsworthii is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. It is also used as a natural dye and as an ingredient in cosmetics. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Byrsonima wadsworthii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Byrsonima wadsworthii is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. 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 wadsworthii
Byrsonima wadsworthii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Byrsonima wadsworthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byrsonima wadsworthii?
Byrsonima wadsworthii
What is the family of Byrsonima wadsworthii?
Malpighiaceae
What is the common name of Byrsonima wadsworthii?
Wadsworth's Byrsonima
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-2688457: Based on the initial data import
Elbert Luther Little (1907-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Little' in the authors string.