Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
indicum
ID:
577773

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 286 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577105



Common Names

  • Bythophyton Indicum
  • Indian Fig
  • Indian Leaf Fig


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Description

Bythophyton indicum (also called Indian 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 India and is found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bythophyton indicum 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 Bythophyton indicum 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

Bythophyton indicum is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. 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 Bythophyton indicum

Bythophyton indicum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in moist forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Bythophyton indicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bythophyton indicum?

Bythophyton indicum

What is the family of Bythophyton indicum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Bythophyton indicum?

Indian Bythophyton

Species in the Bythophyton genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800122-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].