Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
icardiana
ID:
279577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(10): 27 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278909

Common Names

  • Icardiana Plinia
  • Icardiana Jaboticaba
  • Icardiana Brazilian Grape Tree

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Description

Plinia icardiana (also called Jaboticaba-da-serra, 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 icardiana 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 icardiana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Plinia icardiana 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 icardiana

Plinia icardiana can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Plinia icardiana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Plinia icardiana?

Plinia icardiana is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What is the size of Plinia icardiana?

Plinia icardiana is a small tree, usually growing up to 8 meters in height.

What are the flowers of Plinia icardiana like?

The flowers of Plinia icardiana 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,

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