Status:
valid
Authors:
Collebr. ex Wall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. (Carey & Wallich ed.) 2: 383. 1824
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577123
Common Names
- Byttneria Aspera
- Bastard Cedar
- Tropical Cedar
Synonyms
- Byttneria grandifolia DC. [unknown]
- Byttneria integrifolia Lace [unknown]
- Byttneria nepalensis Turcz. [unknown]
- Byttneria siamensis Craib [unknown]
- Commersonia aspera (Collebr. ex Wall.) G.Don [unknown]
Description
Byttneria aspera (also called Rough 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 aspera 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 aspera is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Byttneria aspera is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Byttneria aspera
Byttneria aspera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Byttneria aspera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byttneria aspera?
Byttneria aspera
What is the family of Byttneria aspera?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Byttneria aspera?
Rough 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,