Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 336 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248191
Common Names
- Myrciaria vismeifolia
- Vismeifolia Myrciaria
- Myrciaria Vismeifolia
Description
Myrciaria vismeifolia (also called Pitomba-de-Casca-Grossa, 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 vismeifolia 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 vismeifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrciaria vismeifolia 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 vismeifolia
Myrciaria vismeifolia is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Myrciaria vismeifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrciaria vismeifolia?
Myrciaria vismeifolia
What is the common name of Myrciaria vismeifolia?
Vismeifolia guava
What is the origin of Myrciaria vismeifolia?
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,