Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abeggii
ID:
279541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(10): 25 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278873



Common Names

  • Plinia abeggii
  • Abeggii Plinia
  • Abegg's Plinia


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Description

Plinia abeggii (also called Abegg's Plinia, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in Brazil. It has a single, thin, erect stem that grows up to 4 cm tall and bears a single, fleshy, ovate, acute leaf. It produces a single, small, white flower with a yellow lip. It grows in wet, shady forests and on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Plinia abeggii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plinia abeggii is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plinia abeggii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Plinia abeggii

Plinia abeggii can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Plinia abeggii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Plinia abeggii?

Plinia abeggii is native to Venezuela.

What is the flower size of Plinia abeggii?

The flowers of Plinia abeggii are about 1 cm wide.

What is the blooming period of Plinia abeggii?

Plinia abeggii blooms in the spring and summer.

Species in the Plinia genus

Plinia abeggii, Plinia anonyma, Plinia asa-grayi, Plinia baracoensis, Plinia brachybotrya, Plinia callosa, Plinia caricensis, Plinia cauliflora, Plinia cidrensis, Plinia clausa, Plinia cordifolia, Plinia coronata, Plinia costata, Plinia cubensis, Plinia dermatodes, Plinia duplipilosa, Plinia edulis, Plinia ekmaniana, Plinia formosa, Plinia grandifolia, Plinia hatschbachii, Plinia icardiana, Plinia inflata, Plinia involucrata, Plinia microcycla, Plinia moaensis, Plinia muricata, Plinia oblongata, Plinia orthoclada, Plinia peroblata, Plinia phitrantha, Plinia pinnata, Plinia povedae, Plinia punctata, Plinia puriscalensis, Plinia ramosissima, Plinia rara, Plinia recurvata, Plinia renatiana, Plinia rivularis, Plinia rogersiana, Plinia salticola, Plinia spiciflora, Plinia spirito-santensis, Plinia stenophylla, Plinia complanata, Plinia cuspidata, Plinia pauciflora, Plinia cerrocampanensis, Plinia coclensis,

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,

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