Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 13: 253 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576821
Common Names
- Dealbata
- Whitish Nance
- Whitish Coccoloba
Synonyms
- Byrsonima dealbata montana Nied. [unknown]
- Byrsonima dealbata obtusifolia A.Juss. [unknown]
Description
Byrsonima dealbata (also called White Nance, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Byrsonima dealbata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Byrsonima dealbata are white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Byrsonima dealbata 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 dealbata
Byrsonima dealbata can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Byrsonima dealbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byrsonima dealbata?
Byrsonima dealbata
What type of plant is Byrsonima dealbata?
Byrsonima dealbata is a shrub
Where is Byrsonima dealbata found?
Byrsonima dealbata is found in 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,