Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subavenia
ID:
810412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sobral

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 526 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809746

Common Names

  • Subavenia Plinia
  • Subavenia Cattleya
  • Subavenia Catleya

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Description

Plinia subavenia (also called 'Subavenia Plinia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to tropical South America. It has a single, erect trunk with pinnate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid forests, on rocky slopes, and in disturbed areas, and is often found growing near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Plinia subavenia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plinia subavenia has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plinia subavenia is a shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and wind.

Where to Find Plinia subavenia

Plinia subavenia can be found in tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia.

Plinia subavenia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plinia subavenia?

Plinia subavenia

What are the common names of Plinia subavenia?

Brazilian cherry, jaboticaba, guaperu

What is the natural habitat of Plinia subavenia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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-347963: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.