Plinia salticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 29: 505 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278947
Common Names
- Plinia salticola
- Salticola Plinia
- Plinia Salticola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plinia salticola (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 salticola is a tropical fruit tree native to South 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 salticola 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plinia salticola is a small, evergreen tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.
Where to Find Plinia salticola
Plinia salticola can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Plinia salticola FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Plinia salticola?
Plinia salticola is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
What is the size of Plinia salticola?
Plinia salticola is a small tree, usually growing up to 8 meters in height.
What are the flowers of Plinia salticola like?
The flowers of Plinia salticola 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-161408: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.