Plinia cauliflora
Brazilian Grapetree, Jaboticaba
Also known as: Eugenia jaboticaba (Vell.) Kiaersk. +6 more
- Eugenia jaboticaba (Vell.) Kiaersk.
- Myrcia jaboticaba (Vell.) Baill.
- Myrciaria cauliflora (Mart.) O.Berg
- Myrciaria jaboticaba (Vell.) O.Berg
- Myrtus cauliflora Mart.
- Myrtus jaboticaba Vell.
- Plinia jaboticaba (Vell.) Kausel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Plinia cauliflora (commonly known as Brazilian grapetree or Jaboticaba) is a tree within the Myrtaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Gulf of Guinea Is., Honduras