Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
577791

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

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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.

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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 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,

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