Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
577769

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 32: 119 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577101



Common Names

  • Byrsonima Wurdackii
  • Cocoplum
  • Wild Plum


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Description

Byrsonima wurdackii (also called Wurdack'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 wurdackii 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 wurdackii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima wurdackii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Byrsonima wurdackii

Byrsonima wurdackii 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 wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima wurdackii?

Byrsonima wurdackii

What is the family of Byrsonima wurdackii?

Malpighiaceae

What is the common name of Byrsonima wurdackii?

Wurdack'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,

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