Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fontis
ID:
577863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cristóbal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 9(3–4): 213. 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577195



Common Names

  • Byttneria Fontis
  • Font's Byttneria
  • Fontis Byttneria


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Description

Byttneria fontis (also called Font's 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 fontis 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

Byttneria fontis has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byttneria fontis is a small, epiphytic species from Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, filtered light and should be watered regularly with a light misting. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Byttneria fontis

Byttneria fontis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Byttneria fontis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byttneria fontis?

Byttneria fontis

What is the family of Byttneria fontis?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Byttneria fontis?

Fontis Byttneria

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,

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