Plinia arenicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urquiola & Z.Acosta
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 39: 143 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914293
Common Names
- Plinia arenicola
- Arenicola Plinia
- Plinia Arenicola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plinia arenicola (also called 'Sand Plinia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Plinia arenicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin infections, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plinia arenicola is a white or pale blue color, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plinia arenicola is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Plinia arenicola
Plinia arenicola is native to Brazil.
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-459256: Based on the initial data import
Armando Jesús Urquiola (1949-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urquiola' in the authors string.
Zenia Acosta Ramos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Acosta' in the authors string.