Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yasuniana
ID:
1326578

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.L.Kawas. & Á.J.Pérez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 17: 19 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339032



Common Names

  • Plinia Yasuniana
  • Yasuniana Plinia
  • Yasuniana Tree


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Description

Plinia yasuniana (also called Yasuni plum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10m tall. It is native to Ecuador and can be found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Plinia yasuniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, wounds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plinia yasuniana is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plinia yasuniana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of frost and can be grown in a wide range of climates.

Where to Find Plinia yasuniana

Plinia yasuniana is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Plinia yasuniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plinia yasuniana?

Plinia yasuniana

What is the natural habitat of Plinia yasuniana?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flowering season of Plinia yasuniana?

Late spring to early 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,

References

Maria Lucia Kawasaki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Kawas.' in the authors string.
Álvaro J. Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.J.Pérez' in the authors string.