Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
subcordata
ID:
577716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nied.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Bot. Inst. Königl. Lyceums Hosianum Braunsberg 1: 40 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577048

Common Names

  • Byrsonima
  • Long Key
  • Lemon Key

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Description

Byrsonima subcordata (also called Subcordate nance, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the genus Byrsonima. It is a small shrub with thin, wiry stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsonima subcordata 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 subcordata 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 subcordata 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 subcordata

Byrsonima subcordata 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 subcordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima subcordata?

Byrsonima subcordata

What is the common name of Byrsonima subcordata?

Subcordate Nance

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima subcordata?

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,

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