Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
248799

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 360 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248131



Common Names

  • Myrciaria micrantha
  • Cupuacu do Brejo
  • Cupuacu do Leste


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Description

Myrciaria micrantha (also called Small-flowered guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, with a rounded crown and a height of up to 5 meters. It is native to Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Myrciaria micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. Its fruits are edible and have a sweet flavor. The leaves can be used to make tea and the wood is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrciaria micrantha is small, white and fragrant. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrciaria micrantha is a tropical fruit tree native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Myrciaria micrantha

Myrciaria micrantha can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Myrciaria micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrciaria micrantha?

Myrciaria micrantha

What is the common name of Myrciaria micrantha?

Micrantha guava

What is the natural habitat of Myrciaria micrantha?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central 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,