Status:
valid
Authors:
Sobral
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 135: 57 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318131
Common Names
- Myrciaria evanida
- Evanida Myrciaria
- Myrciaria evanida Plant
Description
Myrciaria evanida (also called 'Vanishing Myrciaria', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in humid forests, often in areas with rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Myrciaria evanida is a popular ornamental plant, and is often used in gardens and outdoor landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myrciaria evanida is small, yellow, and cup-shaped. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Myrciaria evanida: This plant is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Myrciaria evanida
Myrciaria evanida can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Myrciaria evanida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrciaria evanida?
Myrciaria evanida
What is the common name of Myrciaria evanida?
Evanid myrciaria
Where is Myrciaria evanida native to?
Brazil
Species in the Myrciaria genus
Myrciaria borinquena,
Myrciaria cordata,
Myrciaria cuspidata,
Myrciaria delicatula,
Myrciaria disticha,
Myrciaria dubia,
Myrciaria ferruginea,
Myrciaria floribunda,
Myrciaria glanduliflora,
Myrciaria glomerata,
Myrciaria guaquiea,
Myrciaria ibarrae,
Myrciaria myrtifolia,
Myrciaria pallida,
Myrciaria plinioides,
Myrciaria rojasii,
Myrciaria strigipes,
Myrciaria tenella,
Myrciaria vexator,
Myrciaria vismeifolia,
Myrciaria puberulenta,
Myrciaria glazioviana,
Myrciaria pilosa,
Myrciaria racemosa,
Myrciaria aspera,
Myrciaria alagoana,
Myrciaria evanida,
Myrciaria rupestris,
Myrciaria micrantha,
Myrciaria silveirana,
Myrciaria una,
Myrciaria chartacea,
Myrciaria cambuca,
Myrciaria alta,
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,