Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
279569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 89 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278901

Common Names

  • Formosa Plinia
  • Formosa Jaboticaba
  • Formosa Brazilian Grape Tree

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Description

Plinia formosa (also called Jaboticaba-do-mato, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5 m tall, with a dense crown of leaves. It is found in tropical forests, and is often found along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Plinia formosa is used for its edible fruits, which can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plinia formosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Plinia formosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring. Prune to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Plinia formosa

Plinia formosa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Plinia formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plinia formosa?

Plinia formosa

What is the family of Plinia formosa?

Myrtaceae

What is the common name of Plinia formosa?

Formosa guava

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,