Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rojasii
ID:
248831

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Legrand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 10: 3. 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248163



Common Names

  • Myrciaria rojasii
  • Cupuacu do Leste
  • Cupuacu do Norte


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Synonyms

  • Myrciaria tapiraguayensis Barb.Rodr. ex Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Myrciaria rojasii (also called Rojas' guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are evergreen, opposite, simple and elliptical. Its flowers are white and its fruits are round and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Myrciaria rojasii 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

Myrciaria rojasii has white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Myrciaria rojasii is best done through seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to individual containers and kept in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Myrciaria rojasii

Myrciaria rojasii is native to Peru and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Myrciaria rojasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrciaria rojasii?

Myrciaria rojasii

What is the common name of Myrciaria rojasii?

Rojas' cherry

What is the natural habitat of Myrciaria rojasii?

Tropical rainforests of 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-131875: Based on the initial data import
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.