Plinia anonyma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sobral
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Bot. Munic. 63: 1 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278877
Common Names
- Plinia anonyma
- Anonyma Plinia
- Anonymous Plinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plinia anonyma (also called Anonymous Plinia, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in Brazil. It has a single, thin, erect stem that grows up to 4 cm tall and bears a single, fleshy, ovate, acute leaf. It produces a single, small, white flower with a yellow lip. It grows in wet, shady forests and on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Plinia anonyma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plinia anonyma is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plinia anonyma can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Plinia anonyma
Plinia anonyma can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Plinia anonyma FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Plinia anonyma?
Plinia anonyma prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C)
What is the optimal humidity for Plinia anonyma?
Plinia anonyma prefers a humidity level of 50-70%.
What is the optimal light level for Plinia anonyma?
Plinia anonyma prefers bright, indirect light.
Species in the Plinia genus
Plinia abeggii, Plinia anonyma, Plinia asa-grayi, Plinia baracoensis, Plinia brachybotrya, Plinia callosa, Plinia caricensis, Plinia cauliflora, Plinia cidrensis, Plinia clausa, Plinia cordifolia, Plinia coronata, Plinia costata, Plinia cubensis, Plinia dermatodes, Plinia duplipilosa, Plinia edulis, Plinia ekmaniana, Plinia formosa, Plinia grandifolia, Plinia hatschbachii, Plinia icardiana, Plinia inflata, Plinia involucrata, Plinia microcycla, Plinia moaensis, Plinia muricata, Plinia oblongata, Plinia orthoclada, Plinia peroblata, Plinia phitrantha, Plinia pinnata, Plinia povedae, Plinia punctata, Plinia puriscalensis, Plinia ramosissima, Plinia rara, Plinia recurvata, Plinia renatiana, Plinia rivularis, Plinia rogersiana, Plinia salticola, Plinia spiciflora, Plinia spirito-santensis, Plinia stenophylla, Plinia complanata, Plinia cuspidata, Plinia pauciflora, Plinia cerrocampanensis, Plinia coclensis,
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-161344: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.