Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
disticha
ID:
248757

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 366 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248089

Common Names

  • Myrciaria disticha
  • Disticha Myrciaria
  • Myrciaria disticha Tree

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Description

Myrciaria disticha (also called Pitanga de Disticho, 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 disticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its timber, which is used in furniture making.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Myrciaria disticha var. disticha
Myrciaria disticha var. bahiensis O.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrciaria disticha 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 disticha can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a potting mix with a high organic content. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Myrciaria disticha

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

Myrciaria disticha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrciaria disticha?

Myrciaria disticha

What type of plant is Myrciaria disticha?

Myrciaria disticha is a shrub or small tree.

Where is Myrciaria disticha found?

Myrciaria disticha is found in Brazil.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-131806: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.