Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 2, 13: 335. 1840 [May 1840]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576775
Common Names
- Coniophyllum
- Coccoloba Coniophyllum
- Coccoloba Tree
Synonyms
- Byrsonima melanocarpa Ducke [unknown]
Description
Byrsonima coniophylla (also called Conio 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 coniophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used as an air purifier, as it is able to absorb pollutants from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Byrsonima coniophylla is yellow, 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Byrsonima coniophylla 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 coniophylla
Byrsonima coniophylla can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Byrsonima coniophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byrsonima coniophylla?
Byrsonima coniophylla
What is the common name of Byrsonima coniophylla?
Cone-leaved cherry
What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima coniophylla?
Byrsonima coniophylla is native to Central and South America
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,