Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
577629

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 636 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576961

Common Names

  • Nitida
  • Shiny Lime
  • Shiny Limeberry

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Description

Byrsonima nitida (also called Shiny Nance, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. This plant typically grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima nitida is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an astringent. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Byrsonima nitida has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima nitida is a shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be planted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Byrsonima nitida

Byrsonima nitida is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It is widely available in nurseries and garden centers.

Byrsonima nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima nitida?

Byrsonima nitida

What is the common name of Byrsonima nitida?

Shining wild lime

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima nitida?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-2688327: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.