Byrsonima decipiens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
577494
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nied.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Bot. Inst. Königl. Lyceums Hosianum Braunsberg 1: 35 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576826
Common Names
- Decipiens
- Deceptive Nance
- Deceptive Coccoloba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Byrsonima decipiens (also called False 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 decipiens 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 decipiens are white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Byrsonima decipiens 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 decipiens
Byrsonima decipiens can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Byrsonima decipiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byrsonima decipiens?
Byrsonima decipiens
What type of plant is Byrsonima decipiens?
Byrsonima decipiens is a shrub
Where is Byrsonima decipiens found?
Byrsonima decipiens 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2688201: Based on the initial data import
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.