Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 2, 13: 332. 1840 [May 1840]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576732
Common Names
- Byrsonima bicorniculata
- Tropical Cherry
- Honeyberry Tree
Synonyms
- Byrsonima blanchetiana Miq. [unknown]
- Byrsonima blanchetiana subglabra Nied. [unknown]
Description
Byrsonima bicorniculata (also called Wild Lime, Nance, and Yellow Nance, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Central America and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and can reach up to 5 m in height. It is commonly found in tropical forests and is also used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Byrsonima bicorniculata is used to make a sweet syrup, as a source of timber, and to make a medicinal tea for treating fever and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Byrsonima bicorniculata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Byrsonima bicorniculata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Byrsonima bicorniculata
Byrsonima bicorniculata is native to Central America and can be found in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.
Byrsonima bicorniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byrsonima bicorniculata?
Byrsonima bicorniculata
What family does Byrsonima bicorniculata belong to?
Malpighiaceae
What is the common name of Byrsonima bicorniculata?
Bicorniculate Cherry
Species in the Byrsonima genus
Byrsonima homeieri,
Byrsonima aerugo,
Byrsonima affinis,
Byrsonima altissima,
Byrsonima alvimii,
Byrsonima amoena,
Byrsonima arbutifolia,
Byrsonima arctostaphyloides,
Byrsonima arthropoda,
Byrsonima baccae,
Byrsonima bahiana,
Byrsonima basiliana,
Byrsonima basiloba,
Byrsonima bicorniculata,
Byrsonima brachybotrya,
Byrsonima brachystachya,
Byrsonima bracteata,
Byrsonima bronweniana,
Byrsonima bucidifolia,
Byrsonima bumeliifolia,
Byrsonima cacaophila,
Byrsonima carraoana,
Byrsonima chalcophylla,
Byrsonima christianeae,
Byrsonima chrysophylla,
Byrsonima cinerea,
Byrsonima cipoensis,
Byrsonima clausseniana,
Byrsonima coccolobifolia,
Byrsonima concinna,
Byrsonima coniophylla,
Byrsonima cordifolia,
Byrsonima correifolia,
Byrsonima cowanii,
Byrsonima crassa,
Byrsonima crassifolia,
Byrsonima crispa,
Byrsonima cuprea,
Byrsonima cydoniifolia,
Byrsonima dealbata,
Byrsonima decipiens,
Byrsonima densa,
Byrsonima dubia,
Byrsonima duckeana,
Byrsonima duidana,
Byrsonima eriopoda,
Byrsonima eugeniifolia,
Byrsonima euryphylla,
Byrsonima fanshawei,
Byrsonima fernandezii,
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,