Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spirito-santensis
ID:
279620

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattos) Mattos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 112: 5 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278952

Common Names

  • Plinia spirito-santensis
  • Spirito-santensis Plinia
  • Plinia Spirito-santensis

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Synonyms

  • Myrciaria spirito-santensis Mattos [unknown]

Description

Plinia spirito-santensis (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 spirito-santensis is used as an ornamental plant, and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plinia spirito-santensis 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 spirito-santensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Plinia spirito-santensis

Plinia spirito-santensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Plinia spirito-santensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Plinia spirito-santensis?

Plinia spirito-santensis is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What is the size of Plinia spirito-santensis?

Plinia spirito-santensis is a small tree, usually growing up to 8 meters in height.

What are the flowers of Plinia spirito-santensis like?

The flowers of Plinia spirito-santensis 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,

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