Status:
valid
Authors:
Dorr
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 6: 305. 1997 ; J.J. Wurdack Festschr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577233
Common Names
- Byttneria Jaramilloana
- Jaramillo's Byttneria
- Jaramilloana Byttneria
Description
Byttneria jaramilloana (also called Jaramillo's 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 jaramilloana is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and forage for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Byttneria jaramilloana has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Byttneria jaramilloana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Byttneria jaramilloana
Byttneria jaramilloana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Byttneria jaramilloana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byttneria jaramilloana?
Byttneria jaramilloana
What is the family of Byttneria jaramilloana?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Byttneria jaramilloana?
Jaramilloana 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,