Myrciaria pallida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 368 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248141
Common Names
- Myrciaria pallida
- Cupuacu do Norte
- Cupuacu do Cerrado
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myrciaria pallida (also called yellow guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are evergreen, opposite, simple and elliptical. Its flowers are white and its fruits are round and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Myrciaria pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. Its fruits are edible and have a sweet flavor. The leaves can be used to make tea and the wood is used for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myrciaria pallida has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem and green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myrciaria pallida is a tropical fruit tree native to Brazil. It is best grown in full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix with good drainage.
Where to Find Myrciaria pallida
Myrciaria pallida can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Myrciaria pallida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrciaria pallida?
Myrciaria pallida
What is the common name of Myrciaria pallida?
Pale guava
What is the natural habitat of Myrciaria pallida?
Tropical rainforests of South America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-131854: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.