Pimenta berciliae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.N.C.Vasconc. & Peguero
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 348(1): 34. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001678
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Pimenta berciliae (also called Bercilia pimenta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 2–5 m. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil. It is found in wet forests, from sea level to 1,200 m altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Pimenta berciliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pimenta berciliae has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pimenta berciliae is a shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Pimenta berciliae
Pimenta berciliae is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic forest biome.
Pimenta berciliae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimenta berciliae?
Pimenta berciliae
What is the natural habitat of Pimenta berciliae?
It is found in wet forests in Colombia and Venezuela.
What is the flowering season of Pimenta berciliae?
It flowers from April to June.
Species in the Pimenta genus
Pimenta adenoclada, Pimenta cainitoides, Pimenta dioica, Pimenta ferruginea, Pimenta filipes, Pimenta guatemalensis, Pimenta haitiensis, Pimenta jamaicensis, Pimenta obscura, Pimenta odiolens, Pimenta oligantha, Pimenta podocarpoides, Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus, Pimenta racemosa, Pimenta richardii, Pimenta intermedia, Pimenta samanensis, Pimenta yumana, Pimenta berciliae, Pimenta paganii,
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,