Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 145 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577130
Common Names
- Byttneria Australis
- Australian Byttneria
- Australian Cedar
Synonyms
- Solanum brevipes Dunal [deprecated]
Description
Byttneria australis (also called Southern Byttneria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the acerola family, Malpighiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Byttneria australis 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 Byttneria australis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Byttneria australis is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Australia. 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 Byttneria australis
Byttneria australis is native to Brazil and grows in tropical and subtropical climates.
Byttneria australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byttneria australis?
Byttneria australis
What is the family of Byttneria australis?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Byttneria australis?
Southern Byttneria
Species in the Byttneria genus
Byttneria aspera,
Byttneria australis,
Byttneria cristobaliana,
Byttneria fontis,
Byttneria jackiana,
Byttneria jaramilloana,
Byttneria latiloba,
Byttneria melantha,
Byttneria minytricha,
Byttneria obtusata,
Byttneria osaensis,
Byttneria subsessilis,
Byttneria uaupensis,
Byttneria lobata,
Byttneria wingfieldii,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,