Listing of Useful Plants of the World
[formerly Listing of Potential New Crops for Australia]


NOTICE: Information on the background to this Listing is available. The analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time was completed in 1997, using the Agricola database (1970-1996). Hard copies of the Listing (553 pages; over 4200 new crops listed with the analyses of numbers of papers over time included) are available from the publisher, Dr Rob Fletcher; see Advice on Publications Available.

The references listed below are from the Biological Abstracts database (1988-2000) and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re Silverplatter, go to www.silverplatter.com.


Byrsonima crassifolia

 

Analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time (Agricola database 1970-1996):

 

Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)

Common Name(s): golden spoon syn maurissi syn nance syn murici syn moureiller syn chaparro
Crop Use(s): fruit
Reference Source(s): rehm, brucher, sturtevant
Number of Papers/Mentions: 11

References (Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):

[These references are from the Biological Abstracts database and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re SilverPlatter, go to www.silverplatter.com. References are listed alphabetically by author within years, with most recent references first; addresses of author(s) have been included when available. To search within this page, we suggest using Find in Page, within the Edit menu of the Web Browser.]

Martinez, V. M., E. A. R. Gonzalez, et al. (1999). Antimicrobial activity of Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) H.B.K. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. July 66(1): 79-82. {a} Instituto de Quimica, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Circuito Exterior, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacan, DF, 04510, Mexico

Berger, I., A. C. Barrientos, et al. (1998). Plants used in Guatemala for the treatment of protozoal infections: II. Activity of extracts and fractions of five Guatemalan plants against Trypanosoma cruzi. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 62(2): 107-115. {a} Inst. Pharmacognosy, Univ. Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Cavelier, J., T. M. Aide, et al. (1998). The savannization of moist forests in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. Journal of Biogeography 25(5): 901-912. {a} Dep. Cienc. Biol., Univ. de los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-70, Bogota, Colombia

Rastrelli, L., T. N. De, et al. (1997). Glycolipids from Byrsonima crassifolia. Phytochemistry Oxford 45(4): 647-650. {a} Dipartimento Scienze Farmaceutiche, Univ. Salerno, Piazza V. Emanuele 9 84084, Penta Fisciano, Italy

Sanchez, L. F., M. J. Garcia, et al. (1997). Nitrogen mineralization in soils under grasses and under trees in a protected Venezuelan savanna. Acta Oecologica 18(1): 27-37. Cent. Ecologia Ciencias Ambientales, IVIC, Apdo. 21827, Caracas, Venezuela

Vinson, S. B., H. J. Williams, et al. (1997). Floral lipid chemistry by Byrsonima crassifolia (Malpighiaceae) and a use of floral lipids by Centris bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Biotropica 29(1): 76-83. {a} Dep. Entomology, Texas A and M Univ., College Station, TX 77843, USA

Bejar, E., A. Amarquaye, et al. (1995). Constituents of Byrsonima crassifolia and their Spasmogenic Activity. International Journal of Pharmacognosy 33(1): 25-32. {a} Dep. Chem., Hong Kong Univ. Sci. Technol., Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Geiss, F., M. Heinrich, et al. (1995). Proanthocyanidins with (+)-epicatechin units from Byrsonima crassifolia bark. Phytochemistry Oxford 39(3): 635-643. {a} Inst. Pharm. Biol., Albert-Ludwigs-Univ., Schaenzlestr. 1, D-79104 Freiburg, Germany

Amarquaye, A., C. T. Che, et al. (1994). A new glycolipid from Byrsonima crassifolia. Planta Medica 60(1): 85-86. {a} Dep. Chem., Hong Kong Univ. Sci. Technol., Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong

Espana, S. M., D. M. P. Velez, et al. (1994). Plants used in Guatemala for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. 5. Vibriocidal activity of five American plants used to treat diarrhea. Fitoterapia 65(3): 273-274. {a} Faculty Med. Sciences, Univ. San Carlos, Ciudad Univ., Zonas 12, Guatemala, Guatemala

Garcia, M. J., S. Flores, et al. (1994). Soil chemical properties under individual evergreen and deciduous trees in a protected Venezuelan savanna. Acta Oecologica 15(4): 477-484. Cent. Ecol. Ciencias Ambientales, IVIC, Apdo. 21827, Caracas, Venezuela

Moraes, V. H. D., C. H. Mueller, et al. (1994). Native fruit species of economic potential from the Brazilian Amazon. Angewandte Botanik 68(1-2): 47-52. {a} EMBRAPA-CPAA, P.O. Box 319, Manaus-AM, Brazil

Bejar, E. and M. H. Malone (1993). Pharmacological and chemical screening of Byrsonima crassifolia, a medicinal tree from Mexico: Part I. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 39(2): 141-158. Rees-Stealy Res. Found. Lab., 2001 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101-2303, USA

Caceres, A., B. Lopez, et al. (1993). Plants used in Guatemala for the treatment of dermatophytic infections. 2. Evaluation of antifungal activity of seven American plants. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 40(3): 207-213. {a} Fac. Ciencias Quimicas Farm., Univ. de San Carlos, USAC, Edificio T-11, Ciudad Universitaria, Guatemala 01012, Guatemala

Clarke, W. E. and H. R. Burke (1993). The Anthonomus cavei species group (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 95(2): 152-162. {a} Ala. Agric. Exp. Station, Dep. Entomol., Auburn Univ., AL 36849-5413

Hssaida, T. and K. M. T. Morzadec (1993). Dinoflagellate cysts and palynofacies: Evidence of bathymetric variations in the basin of Guercif (Morocco) during the Jurassic (Late Bathonian-Early Oxfordian). Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology 77(1-2): 97-106. {a} Lab. Micropaleontologie Paleontologie Marines, Inst. Geologie, Univ. Rennes 1, Campus de Beaulieu, 35042 Rennes Cedex, France

Miranda, I. S. (1993). The structure of the arboreal stratum of the Amazonian savannah at Alter-do-Chao, Para, Brazil. Revista Brasileira de Botanica 16(2): 143-150. Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazonia, INPA/NPRR, Caixa Postal 96, 69300 Boa Vista, RR, Brazil

Ozgunes, I., G. Usluer, et al. (1993). Efficacy of prophylactic and early fluconazole treatment on systemic candidiasis in experimentally neutropenic rabbits. Chemotherapy 39(3): 189-196. {a} Dep. Infectious Diseases, Fac. Med., Anadolu Univ., TR-26060 Eskisehir, Turkey

Toung, T. J. K., B. A. Rosenfeld, et al. (1993). Sucralfate does not reduce the risk of acid aspiration pneumonitis. Critical Care Medicine 21(9): 1359-1364. {a} Meyer 8-134, Johns Hopkins Hosp., 600 North Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21205, USA

Caceres, A., B. R. Lopez, et al. (1991). Screening of antimycotic activity of plants used in Guatemala for the treatment of dermatophytoses. Revista Mexicana de Micologia 7: 21-38. Fac. Cienc. Quim. Farm., Univ. San Carlos, Edificio T-12, Ciudad Univ., Zona 12, Guatemala 01012

Caceres, A., B. R. Lopez, et al. (1991). Plants used in Guatemala for the treatment of dermatophytic infections: 1. Screening for antimycotic activity of 44 plant extracts. Journal Of Ethnopharmacology 31(3): 263-276.

Carreira, L. M. M., E. S. P. Lobato, et al. (1991). Pollen morphology in plants cultivated at the Goeldi Museum Park: V. Malpighiaceae family. Boletim do Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi Serie Botanica 7(2): 441-453. {a} Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi, Dep. de Botanica, C.P. 399, CEP 66.040 Belem, PA

San, J. J. J., M. R. Farinas, et al. (1991). Spatial patterns of trees and structuring factors in a Trachypogon savanna of the Orinoco Llanos (Venezuela). Biotropica 23(2): 114-123.

Bye, R. A. J. and E. Linares (1990). Mexican market plants of 16th century: I. Plants recorded in Historia Natural de Nueva Espana. Journal Of Ethnobiology 10(2): 151-168.

Caceres, A., O. Cano, et al. (1990). Plants used in Guatemala for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders: 1. Screening of 84 plants against enterobacteria. Journal Of Ethnopharmacology 30(1): 55-74.

Ricardo, N., C. R. Garcia, et al. (1990). Synanthropic communities of Sierra del Rosario Cuban Biosphere Reserve: II. Grassland above serpentine rocks. Revista Del Jardin Botanico Nacional 11(1): 75-90.

Albuquerque, P. M. C. and M. M. C. Rego (1989). Phenology of bees visiting murici trees (Byrsonima crassifolia, Malpighiaceae). Boletim Do Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi Serie Zoologia 5(2): 163-178.

Rego, M. M. C. and P. M. C. D. Albuquerque (1989). Behavior of bees visiting murici trees, Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth, Malpighiaceae. Boletim Do Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi Serie Zoologia 5(2): 179-194.

Srivastava, R. C. (1989). Identity of the exotic ornamental malpighiaceous plants growing in Indian gardens. Journal Of Economic And Taxonomic Botany 13(2): 259-270.

Bastos, M. D. N. D. C. (1988). Floristic catalog of a sandy coastal beach on Maiandeua Island, Para (Brazil). Boletim Do Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi Serie Botanica 4(1): 159-174.

Clewell, A. F. (1986). Observations on the vegetation of the Mosquitia in Honduras. Sida Contributions To Botany 11(3): 258-270.

Garriz, P. I. (1986). Study of some morphological characters of nanche (Byrsonima crassifolia L.). Centro Agricola 13(4): 82-91.

Goldstein, G., G. Sarmiento, et al. (1986). Daily and seasonal patterns of water relations in evergreen tropical savanna trees. Acta Oecologica Oecologia Plantarum 7(2): 107-120.

Singhal, V. K., B. S. Gill, et al. (1985). Cytological studies in some members of Malpighiaceae. Cytologia 50(1): 1-8.

Bastos, M. D. N. D. C. (1984). Floristic survey of fields of the state of Para (Brazil): 1. The field of Joannes (Marajo Island). Boletim Do Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi Serie Botanica 1(1-2): 67-86.

Miranda, I. S. and F. A. Carneiro Floristic similarity of Amazon savannas. Boletim do Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi Serie Botanica 10(2): 249-267. INPA-Instituto Nacional de Pesquisa da Amazonia, C.P. 478, CEP 69083-000 Manaus, AM, Brazil


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