Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peroblata
ID:
279594

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lundell) Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 3: 124 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278926

Common Names

  • Peroblata Plinia
  • Peroblata Jaboticaba
  • Peroblata Brazilian Grape Tree

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Description

Plinia peroblata (also called Brazilian guava, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to Brazil, and is found in the Atlantic Forest biome. It is found in moist forests, from sea level to 1,000 m in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Plinia peroblata is a tropical fruit tree native to Central America. Its fruit is used to make jams, juices, and wines. It is also used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plinia peroblata 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 peroblata 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 peroblata

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

Plinia peroblata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plinia peroblata?

Plinia peroblata

What is the common name of Plinia peroblata?

Peroblata guava

What is the natural habitat of Plinia peroblata?

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,

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