Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusata
ID:
577946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Hochr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève xi. & xii. 5 (1907).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577278



Common Names

  • Byttneria Obtusata
  • Obtuse Byttneria
  • Obtusata Byttneria


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Description

Byttneria obtusata (also called Obtuse 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 obtusata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Byttneria obtusata has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byttneria obtusata is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that requires warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a sterile medium. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Byttneria obtusata

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

Byttneria obtusata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byttneria obtusata?

Byttneria obtusata

What is the common name of Byttneria obtusata?

Obtuse Byttneria

What is the natural habitat of Byttneria obtusata?

Dry forests in Central America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2688622: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.