Myrciaria puberulenta

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Myrciaria puberulenta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Myrciaria
Species:
M. puberulenta
Binomial name
Myrciaria puberulenta
B.Holst

Myrciaria puberulenta is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae.[1] It is endemic to evergreen moist forests in southern Venezuela and was first described in 2002.[2] The Piaroa people cultivate it for its fruit and call it "kuyaeri".[3]

Description[edit]

Myrciaria puberulenta is a tree which grows up to 15m tall, and produces dark purple fruits which are 25mm-35mm in diameter.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Myrciaria puberulenta B.Holst". The Plant List. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "Myrciaria puberulenta B.Holst". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Holst, Bruce K. (2002). "New Species and Notes on Myrtaceae from Northern South America". Selbyana. 23 (2): 137–180. JSTOR 41760115.