Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darienensis
ID:
799713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barrie

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 386 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799047

Common Names

  • Plinia Darienensis
  • Darienensis Plinia
  • Darien Plinia

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Description

Plinia darienensis (also called Darien Plinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to South America. It is a shrub, growing up to 4 m tall, with opposite, entire leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Plinia darienensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plinia darienensis is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, round, dark green plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plinia darienensis is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune the plant regularly to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Plinia darienensis

Plinia darienensis is native to Panama and Colombia. It can be found in lowland rainforests, in areas with high humidity and temperatures of up to 25°C.

Plinia darienensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plinia darienensis?

Plinia darienensis

Where is Plinia darienensis found?

Plinia darienensis is found in the Caribbean region of Central America.

What type of plant is Plinia darienensis?

Plinia darienensis is a shrub or small tree.

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-337450: Based on the initial data import
Fred Barrie (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barrie' in the authors string.