Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delicatula
ID:
248754

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 326 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248086



Common Names

  • Myrciaria delicatula
  • Delicatula Myrciaria
  • Myrciaria delicatula Tree


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Synonyms

  • Myrciaria micrantha Barb.Rodr. ex Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Eugenia maschalantha Kiaersk. [illegitimate]
  • Myrciaria delicatula delicatula [unknown]

Description

Myrciaria delicatula (also called Pitanga de Delicadeza, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 3–6 m (10–20 ft). It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers that are followed by red or yellow fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Myrciaria delicatula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its timber, which is used in furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrciaria delicatula is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrciaria delicatula can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a potting mix with a high organic content. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Myrciaria delicatula

Myrciaria delicatula is native to Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Myrciaria delicatula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrciaria delicatula?

Myrciaria delicatula

What is the common name of Myrciaria delicatula?

Delicate myrciaria

What is the natural habitat of Myrciaria delicatula?

Myrciaria delicatula is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

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-131803: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.