Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hypargyrea
ID:
577545

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch. ex Linden

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Exot. 8: 2 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576877

Common Names

  • Byrsonima Hypargyrea
  • Yellow Cherry
  • West Indian Cherry

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Description

Byrsonima hypargyrea (also called Silver-Leaf Nance, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 m (6-10 ft) and has small, leathery, glossy, silver-green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima hypargyrea is used for making furniture, construction, and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Byrsonima hypargyrea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima hypargyrea is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It needs bright, indirect light and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly and misted to keep the humidity high.

Where to Find Byrsonima hypargyrea

Byrsonima hypargyrea is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Byrsonima hypargyrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima hypargyrea?

Byrsonima hypargyrea

What is the common name of Byrsonima hypargyrea?

Hypargyrea wild lime

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima hypargyrea?

Tropical rainforests

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-2688249: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.