Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
279610

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cambess.) Rotman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 24: 195 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278942

Common Names

  • Plinia rivularis
  • Rivularis Plinia
  • Plinia Rivularis

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Synonyms

  • Eugenia variifolia Barb.Rodr. ex Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Myrcia silvatica Barb.Rodr. ex Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Eugenia rivularis ( ex A.St.-Hil.) Cambess. [unknown]

Description

Plinia rivularis (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 rivularis 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

Plinia rivularis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plinia rivularis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Plinia rivularis

Plinia rivularis is found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Plinia rivularis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Plinia rivularis?

Plinia rivularis is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What is the size of Plinia rivularis?

Plinia rivularis is a small tree, usually growing up to 10 meters in height.

What are the flowers of Plinia rivularis like?

The flowers of Plinia rivularis 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-161403: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.
Alicia D. Rotman (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rotman' in the authors string.