Byttneria cristobaliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dorr
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 54(4): 991. 2000 [1999 publ. 3 Feb 2000]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577167
Common Names
- Byttneria Cristobaliana
- Cristobal's Byttneria
- Cristobaliana Byttneria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Byttneria cristobaliana (also called Cristobal Byttneria, 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
Byttneria cristobaliana 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 flower of Byttneria cristobaliana is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Byttneria cristobaliana is a small, epiphytic species from Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, filtered light and should be watered regularly with a light misting. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Byttneria cristobaliana
Byttneria cristobaliana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Byttneria cristobaliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byttneria cristobaliana?
Byttneria cristobaliana
What is the family of Byttneria cristobaliana?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Byttneria cristobaliana?
Cristobaliana Byttneria
Species in the Byttneria genus
Byttneria aspera, Byttneria australis, Byttneria cristobaliana, Byttneria fontis, Byttneria jackiana, Byttneria jaramilloana, Byttneria latiloba, Byttneria melantha, Byttneria minytricha, Byttneria obtusata, Byttneria osaensis, Byttneria subsessilis, Byttneria uaupensis, Byttneria lobata, Byttneria wingfieldii,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2688521: Based on the initial data import
Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.