Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uaupensis
ID:
578030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 12(3): 93. 1886 [1 Mar 1886]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577362

Common Names

  • Byttneria Uaupensis
  • Uaup Byttneria
  • Uaupensis Byttneria

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Description

Byttneria uaupensis (also called Byttneria uaupensis, 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, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry, open areas, such as scrubland and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Byttneria uaupensis 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 uaupensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byttneria uaupensis 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 uaupensis

Byttneria uaupensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Byttneria uaupensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byttneria uaupensis?

Byttneria uaupensis

What is the common name of Byttneria uaupensis?

Uaup Byttneria

What is the natural habitat of Byttneria uaupensis?

Dry forests in Central America

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-2688700: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.