Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
577704

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Rich. ex Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. xviii. (1811) 481; DC. Prod. i. 580.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577036

Common Names

  • Byrsonima
  • Long Key
  • Lemon Key

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Synonyms

  • Malpighia spicata Cav. [unknown]
  • Malpighia guadalupensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima angustifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima biacuminata Rusby [unknown]
  • Byrsonima chrysophylla glandulifera Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima chrysophylla kunthiana Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima coriacea angustifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima coriacea eglandulosa Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima coriacea propinqua Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima coriacea spicata Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima guadalupensis G.Don [unknown]
  • Byrsonima hostmannii Benth. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima peruviana eglandulosa A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima propinqua Benth. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima spicata propinqua Nied. [unknown]

Description

Byrsonima spicata (also called Spicate Nance, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the acerola family, Malpighiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima spicata is used as a source of firewood and for making charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. The leaves are used as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Byrsonima spicata flower is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byrsonima spicata is a shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Amazon rainforest. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sheltered spot.

Where to Find Byrsonima spicata

Byrsonima spicata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Byrsonima spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima spicata?

Byrsonima spicata

What is the common name of Byrsonima spicata?

Spiked Nance

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima spicata?

Dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:556192-1: Based on the initial data import