Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvestris
ID:
1412570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Mazine & Sobral

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 316(1): 89. 2017 [1 Aug 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425035

Common Names

  • Plinia silvestris
  • Plinia-silvestris
  • Plinia Silvestris

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Description

Plinia silvestris (also called Silvestris, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical forests of South America. It has a tall, thin stem with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador, and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Plinia silvestris is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plinia silvestris has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plinia silvestris can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Plinia silvestris

Plinia silvestris is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Plinia silvestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plinia silvestris?

Plinia silvestris

What type of plant is Plinia silvestris?

Epiphytic orchid

Where can Plinia silvestris be found?

India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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

José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
Fiorella Fernanda Mazine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mazine' in the authors string.