Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
575337

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 22: 401 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574669

Common Names

  • Palmer's Bunchosia
  • Palmer's Peanut Butter Fruit
  • Palmer's Peanut Butter Tree

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Description

Bunchosia palmeri (also called Palmer's Bunchosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bunchosia palmeri is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bunchosia palmeri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. 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

Bunchosia palmeri is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bunchosia palmeri

Bunchosia palmeri is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Bunchosia palmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunchosia palmeri?

Bunchosia palmeri

What is the natural habitat of Bunchosia palmeri?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average size of Bunchosia palmeri?

2-4 m in height

Species in the Bunchosia genus

Bunchosia acuminata, Bunchosia angustifolia, Bunchosia anomala, Bunchosia apiculata, Bunchosia argentea, Bunchosia armeniaca, Bunchosia articulata, Bunchosia berlinii, Bunchosia biocellata, Bunchosia bonplandiana, Bunchosia brevistyla, Bunchosia canescens, Bunchosia caroli, Bunchosia cauliflora, Bunchosia cestrifolia, Bunchosia costaricensis, Bunchosia cumanensis, Bunchosia decussiflora, Bunchosia deflexa, Bunchosia diphylla, Bunchosia dwyeri, Bunchosia ekmanii, Bunchosia elliptica, Bunchosia emarginata, Bunchosia glandulifera, Bunchosia glandulosa, Bunchosia gracilis, Bunchosia grandifolia, Bunchosia grayumii, Bunchosia guatemalensis, Bunchosia haitiensis, Bunchosia hartwegiana, Bunchosia hookeriana, Bunchosia hotteana, Bunchosia itacarensis, Bunchosia jamaicensis, Bunchosia lancifolia, Bunchosia lanieri, Bunchosia lindeniana, Bunchosia linearifolia, Bunchosia luzmariae, Bunchosia macilenta, Bunchosia macrophylla, Bunchosia maritima, Bunchosia matudai, Bunchosia mcvaughii, Bunchosia mesoamericana, Bunchosia mollis, Bunchosia montana, Bunchosia monticola,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2686029: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.