Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 6: 37 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574650
Common Names
- Matudai Bunchosia
- Matudai Peanut Butter Fruit
- Matudai Peanut Butter Tree
Description
Bunchosia matudai (also called Matuda's Bunchosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bunchosia matudai is used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties. It is also grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bunchosia matudai has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bunchosia matudai is an easy to grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
Where to Find Bunchosia matudai
Bunchosia matudai is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Bunchosia matudai FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bunchosia matudai?
Bunchosia matudai
What is the common name of Bunchosia matudai?
Matuda's Bunchosia
What is the natural habitat of Bunchosia matudai?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Bunchosia genus
Bunchosia acuminata,
Bunchosia angustifolia,
Bunchosia anomala,
Bunchosia apiculata,
Bunchosia argentea,
Bunchosia armeniaca,
Bunchosia articulata,
Bunchosia berlinii,
Bunchosia biocellata,
Bunchosia bonplandiana,
Bunchosia brevistyla,
Bunchosia canescens,
Bunchosia caroli,
Bunchosia cauliflora,
Bunchosia cestrifolia,
Bunchosia costaricensis,
Bunchosia cumanensis,
Bunchosia decussiflora,
Bunchosia deflexa,
Bunchosia diphylla,
Bunchosia dwyeri,
Bunchosia ekmanii,
Bunchosia elliptica,
Bunchosia emarginata,
Bunchosia glandulifera,
Bunchosia glandulosa,
Bunchosia gracilis,
Bunchosia grandifolia,
Bunchosia grayumii,
Bunchosia guatemalensis,
Bunchosia haitiensis,
Bunchosia hartwegiana,
Bunchosia hookeriana,
Bunchosia hotteana,
Bunchosia itacarensis,
Bunchosia jamaicensis,
Bunchosia lancifolia,
Bunchosia lanieri,
Bunchosia lindeniana,
Bunchosia linearifolia,
Bunchosia luzmariae,
Bunchosia macilenta,
Bunchosia macrophylla,
Bunchosia maritima,
Bunchosia matudai,
Bunchosia mcvaughii,
Bunchosia mesoamericana,
Bunchosia mollis,
Bunchosia montana,
Bunchosia monticola,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,