Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
248848

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 328 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248180

Common Names

  • Myrciaria tenella
  • Cupuacu do Oeste
  • Cupuacu do Mato

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Synonyms

  • Myrciaria tenella macrocalyx Kiaersk. [unknown]
  • Myrciaria tenella minor (Cambess.) O.Berg [unknown]
  • Myrciaria tenella glazioviana Kiaersk. [unknown]

Description

Myrciaria tenella (also called Pitomba-de-Casca-Fina, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest biome. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Myrciaria tenella is used as an ornamental plant for its edible fruits. The fruits are used to make jams, jellies, and juices. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrciaria tenella has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrciaria tenella 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 tenella

Myrciaria tenella is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Myrciaria tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrciaria tenella?

Myrciaria tenella

What is the common name of Myrciaria tenella?

Tenella guava

What is the origin of Myrciaria tenella?

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-131890: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.