Plinia vilabela - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stadnik & Sobral
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 528(1): 67. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028472
Common Names
- Plinia vilabela
- Vilabela Plinia
- Vilabela's Plinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plinia vilabela (also called Vilabela Plinia, among many other common names) is a small tree species native to South America. It grows up to 8 m tall and has a dense, spreading crown. It is found in lowland and montane forests in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Uses & Benefits
Plinia vilabela is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plinia vilabela is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plinia vilabela is a shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sunny spot in the garden. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Plinia vilabela
Plinia vilabela can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
Plinia vilabela FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plinia vilabela?
Plinia vilabela
What is the family of Plinia vilabela?
Myrtaceae
What is the common name of Plinia vilabela?
Vilabela Plum
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,