Plinia hatschbachii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mattos) Sobral
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Hoehnea 21: 202 (1994 publ. 1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278908
Common Names
- Hatschbachii Plinia
- Hatschbachii Jaboticaba
- Hatschbachii Brazilian Grape Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plinia hatschbachii (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 hatschbachii 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 hatschbachii is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plinia hatschbachii 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 hatschbachii
Plinia hatschbachii can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Plinia hatschbachii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Plinia hatschbachii?
Plinia hatschbachii is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
What is the size of Plinia hatschbachii?
Plinia hatschbachii is a small tree, usually growing up to 10 meters in height.
What are the flowers of Plinia hatschbachii like?
The flowers of Plinia hatschbachii are white and have five petals.
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-161372: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
João Rodrigues de Mattos (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattos' in the authors string.