Bunchosia — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Bunchosia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Bunchosia argentea
Bunchosia argentea
Family: Malpighiaceae
Cultivation
Older plants are tolerant of light frosts and can succeed in warm temperate to tropical areas. Grows in areas with a distinct dry season and also in moister areas. Succeeds in most soils in a sunny position.
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Bunchosia armeniaca
Bunchosia armeniaca
Family: Malpighiaceae
Cultivation
Bunchosia armeniaca is a plant of low to middle elevations in the tropics. Somewhat cold tolerant, it has been slightly damaged by temperatures of -2°c in Florida Succeeds in most soils in a sunny position. Plants sometimes escape from cultivation and become established in the wild.
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Bunchosia nitida
Bunchosia nitida
Family: Malpighiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position. The tree is apparently tolerant of salty environments, given its frequent close proximity to the coast. This species is notable for its large annual crops of mealy-textured, red fruits that are sweet and good-tasting when ripe.
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