Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
809930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sobral & Couto

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 523 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809264



Common Names

  • Myrciaria pilosa
  • Pilose Myrcia
  • Pilos Myrcia


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Description

Myrciaria pilosa (also called Pilose Myrciaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a small, shrubby perennial with a single, erect stem and a single, erect leaf. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, usually at elevations of 1000–1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Myrciaria pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrciaria pilosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrciaria pilosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Myrciaria pilosa

Myrciaria pilosa can be found in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Myrciaria pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrciaria pilosa?

Myrciaria pilosa

What is the common name of Myrciaria pilosa?

Pilosa

What type of plant is Myrciaria pilosa?

Perennial

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-347498: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
Fabiana Couto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Couto' in the authors string.