Plinia rufiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sobral & M.A.D.Souza
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 425(3): 125. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001692
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Plinia rufiflora (also called 'Rufiflorous Plinia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Plinia rufiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and to reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plinia rufiflora has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plinia rufiflora is a shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Plinia rufiflora
Plinia rufiflora is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic forest biome.
Plinia rufiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plinia rufiflora?
Plinia rufiflora
What is the natural habitat of Plinia rufiflora?
It is found in wet forests in Colombia and Venezuela.
What is the flowering season of Plinia rufiflora?
It flowers from April to June.
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,