Status:
valid
Authors:
Cristóbal
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 4: 271. 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577348
Common Names
- Byttneria Subsessilis
- Subsessile Byttneria
- Subsessilis Byttneria
Description
Byttneria subsessilis (also called Byttneria subsessilis, among many other common names) is a plant species in the genus Byttneria. It is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall, with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry, open areas, such as scrubland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Byttneria subsessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Byttneria subsessilis has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the soil.
Cultivation and Propagation
Byttneria subsessilis is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that requires warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a sterile medium. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Byttneria subsessilis
Byttneria subsessilis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Byttneria subsessilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byttneria subsessilis?
Byttneria subsessilis
What is the common name of Byttneria subsessilis?
Subsessile Byttneria
What is the natural habitat of Byttneria subsessilis?
Dry forests in Central America
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
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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,