Plinia valenciana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
M.L.Kawas. & Á.J.Pérez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 21: 55 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346516
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plinia valenciana (also called Valencia Plinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the Canary Islands, where it is found in rocky areas. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including rocky slopes, cliffs, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Plinia valenciana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plinia valenciana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plinia valenciana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be grown in partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is also important to provide adequate air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Where to Find Plinia valenciana
Plinia valenciana is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.
Plinia valenciana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plinia valenciana?
Plinia valenciana
What is the common name of Plinia valenciana?
Valencian Plum
What is the natural habitat of Plinia valenciana?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Maria Lucia Kawasaki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Kawas.' in the authors string.
Álvaro J. Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.J.Pérez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157648-1: Based on the initial data import