Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plinioides
ID:
248819

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Legrand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Sellowia 13: 329 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248151

Common Names

  • Myrciaria plinioides
  • Cupuacu do Oeste
  • Cupuacu do Brejo

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Description

Myrciaria plinioides (also called Plinio's 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 10 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 plinioides 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 plinioides has white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Myrciaria plinioides is best done through seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to individual containers and kept in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Myrciaria plinioides

Myrciaria plinioides can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Myrciaria plinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrciaria plinioides?

Myrciaria plinioides

What is the common name of Myrciaria plinioides?

Plinio's cherry

What is the natural habitat of Myrciaria plinioides?

Tropical rainforests of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-131863: Based on the initial data import
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.