Plinia involucrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Berg) McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 18(2): 228 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278912
Common Names
- Involucrata Plinia
- Involucrata Jaboticaba
- Involucrata Brazilian Grape Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plinia involucrata (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 involucrata 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 involucrata 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 involucrata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Plinia involucrata
Plinia involucrata can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Plinia involucrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plinia involucrata?
Plinia involucrata
What is the common name of Plinia involucrata?
Brazilian cherry
What is the natural habitat of Plinia involucrata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
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-161376: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.