Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
variabilis
ID:
577731

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 78 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577063

Common Names

  • Byrsonima
  • Long Key
  • Lemon Key

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Synonyms

  • Byrsonima variabilis glabrifolia A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima variabilis jussieuana Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima variabilis lanceolata Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima variabilis latifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima variabilis oblongifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima variabilis ovata Nied. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima variabilis rotundata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima variabilis subcordata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima variabilis subcordata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Byrsonima variabilis velutina Nied. [unknown]

Description

Byrsonima variabilis (also called Variable 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 variabilis is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. It is also used as a natural dye and as an ingredient in cosmetics. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Byrsonima variabilis 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 variabilis 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 variabilis

Byrsonima variabilis 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 variabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsonima variabilis?

Byrsonima variabilis

What is the common name of Byrsonima variabilis?

Variable Nance

What is the natural habitat of Byrsonima variabilis?

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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