Plinia oblongata
Plinia oblongata, commonly known as jaboticaba azeda (sour jabuticaba), is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to south-eastern Brazil. The tree grows to between 4 and 6 metres tall,[2] and produces dark-purple, acidic but edible fruit, which is between 25 and 30mm in diameter.[3]
Plinia oblongata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Plinia |
Species: | P. oblongata |
Binomial name | |
Plinia oblongata (Mattos) Mattos | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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References
- "Plinia oblongata (Mattos) Mattos". The Plant List. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- "Plinia oblongata". Useful Tropical Plants. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- Wua, Shi-Biao; Longa, Chunlin; Kennelly, Edward (2013). "Phytochemistry and health benefits of jaboticaba, an emerging fruitcrop from Brazil" (PDF). Food Research International. 54: 148–159. doi:10.1016/j.foodres.2013.06.021.
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