Byrsonima altissima Dc.

Species

Angiosperms > Malpighiales > Malpighiaceae > Byrsonima

Characteristics

A tree. It grows 20-23 m tall. The young shoots have rusty hairs. The leaves are thickly leathery. The leaves are red with a grey covering underneath.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 20.0 - 23.0
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Environment

It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

Usage

The fruit are sour.
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Edible fruits
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Cultivation

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Distribution

Byrsonima altissima world distribution map, present in Brazil and French Guiana

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:555982-1
WFO ID wfo-0000576709
COL ID NZYQ
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID 733999
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Synonyms

Byrsonima aubletii Byrsonima discolor Malpighia altissima Byrsonima altissima var. orientalis Byrsonima altissima Byrsonima altissima var. occidentalis