Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
577433

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 580 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576765

Common Names

  • Cinerea
  • Wild Lime
  • Wild Limeberry

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Synonyms

  • Malpighia cinerea Poir. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima crassifolia Lunan ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima crassifolia cinerea Nied. [unknown]

Description

Byrsonima cinerea (also called Ashy Nance, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima cinerea 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

The flower of Byrsonima cinerea is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima cinerea can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix until roots form. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Byrsonima cinerea

Byrsonima cinerea can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.

Byrsonima cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima cinerea?

Byrsonima cinerea

What family does Byrsonima cinerea belong to?

Malpighiaceae

What is the common name of Byrsonima cinerea?

Cinerea 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,