Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jackiana
ID:
577899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. (Carey & Wallich ed.) 2: 386. 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577231



Common Names

  • Byttneria Jackiana
  • Jack's Byttneria
  • Jackiana Byttneria


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Synonyms

  • Commersonia jackiana (Wall.) G.Don [unknown]

Description

Byttneria jackiana (also called Jack'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 jackiana 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 jackiana 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 jackiana 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 jackiana

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

Byttneria jackiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byttneria jackiana?

Byttneria jackiana

What is the family of Byttneria jackiana?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Byttneria jackiana?

Jackiana 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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