Myrciaria puberulenta
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]
| Myrciaria puberulenta | |
|---|---|
Scientific 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 | |
Description
Myrciaria puberulenta is a tree which grows up to 15m tall, and produces dark purple fruits which are 25mm-35mm in diameter.[3]
References
- "Myrciaria puberulenta B.Holst". The Plant List. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- "Myrciaria puberulenta B.Holst". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- Holst, Bruce K. (2002). "New Species and Notes on Myrtaceae from Northern South America". Selbyana. 23 (2): 137–180. JSTOR 41760115.
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