Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chartacea
ID:
248745

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 371 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248077

Common Names

  • Myrciaria chartacea
  • Chartacea Myrciaria
  • Myrciaria chartacea Tree

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Description

Myrciaria chartacea (also called Pitanga de Casca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 3–6 m (10–20 ft). It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers that are followed by red or yellow fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Myrciaria chartacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its timber, which is used in furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrciaria chartacea is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrciaria chartacea is a tropical fruit tree native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Myrciaria chartacea

Myrciaria chartacea is native to Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Myrciaria chartacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrciaria chartacea?

Myrciaria chartacea

What is the common name of Myrciaria chartacea?

Chartaceous myrciaria

What is the natural habitat of Myrciaria chartacea?

Myrciaria chartacea is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,