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Myrciaria
''Myrciaria'' is a genus of large shrubs and small trees described as a genus in 1856. It is native to Central and South America, Mexico, and the West Indies, with many of the species endemic to Brazil. Common names include hivapuru, sabará, and ybapuru. The jaboticabas are a significant commercial fruit in Brazil. The fruit is grapelike in size and appearance, and often likened to a muscadine grape in taste. '' Myrciaria dubia'', the camu-camu berry, is grown primarily in flood-zone areas of Peru and has one of the highest vitamin C Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate) is a water-soluble vitamin found in citrus and other fruits, berries and vegetables. It is also a generic prescription medication and in some countries is sold as a non-prescription di ... (ascorbic acid) concentrations of any fruit, alongside '' Terminalia ferdinandiana''. ;accepted species Formerly placed here * '' Plinia cauliflora'' (Gardner) O.Berg (as ''M. cauliflora'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrciaria Dubia
''Myrciaria dubia'', commonly known as camu-camu, caçari, araçá-d'água, or camocamo, is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a small bushy riverside tree from the Amazon rainforest in Peru and Brazil, which grows to a height of and bears a red/purple cherry-like fruit. It is a close relative of the false jaboticaba (''Myrciaria vexator'') and the guavaberry or rumberry (''Myrciaria floribunda''). As much as 2 to 3% of the fresh fruit by weight is vitamin C. Description Camu-camu has small flowers with waxy white petals and a sweet-smelling Odor, aroma. It has bushy, feathery foliage. The evergreen, Leaf#Arrangement on the stem, opposite leaves are Glossary of leaf morphology#Leaf and leaflet shapes, lanceolate to elliptic. Individual leaves are in length and wide. The camu-camu fruit is maroon or purple-black when fully ripe, around 25 mm in diameter, with either sweet or acidic flesh. Native range The current range of camu-camu consists of the Amazoni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrciaria Delicatula
''Myrciaria delicatula'', commonly known as , , , or , is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. __TOC__ Distribution Myrciaria delicatula is found in araucaria moist forests, gallery forests and grasslands in Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, and southern and eastern Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by area, fifth-largest country by area and the List of countries and dependencies by population .... Description Myrciaria delicatula grows slowly to a semideciduous shrub or small tree, between 4 and 10 metres tall. The leaves are simple, hairless, opposite, with a stem of between 2 and 4mm long, and a texture similar to cardboard. The leaf is between 2 and 3.5 cm long and between 0.5 and 1.1 cm wide, has a wedge-shaped base, and ends with a short tip. The plant produces edible black berries around 10mm in diameter, containing between 1 and 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrciaria Cuspidata
''Myrciaria cuspidata'', commonly known as , or is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is found in coastal forests and semideciduous forests in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the southern half of South America. It covers an area of , making it the List of South American countries by area, second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourt .... It grows slowly to a semideciduous shrub or small tree, between 3 and 6 metres tall, with orange or black berries around 10mm in diameter. Etymology The name Cambuím comes from Tupi–Guarani and means "fruit that is born on the thin branch". References cuspidata Vulnerable plants Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Crops originating from the Americas Tropical fruit Flora of Southern America Fruits originating in South America Cauliflory Fruit trees Berries {{Myrtaceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrciaria Alta
''Myrciaria alta'' is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to Espírito Santo, Brazil. It was first described in 2019 and it is closely related to Myrciaria glomerata. Description Myrciaria alta is similar in form, structure and appearance to Myrciaria glomerata and Myrciaria strigipes but can reach a much greater height, between 12 and 17 metres tall. The leaves are 60-93 mm long, and it produces flowers, and 20-30mm fruits, on its older woody branches. Distribution Myrciaria alta is endemic to the montane region of Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo in Brazil, at elevations of around 850m. Etymology The species name comes from the Latin , meaning high, and referring to its maximum height compared with Myrciaria glomerata. Conservation status Myrciaria alta is only known from three samples. Its extent of occurrence is 0.281 square kilometres and its habitat is threatened by urban development. The species may be critically endangered An IUCN Red List ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrciaria Cambuca
''Myrciaria cambuca'', named after its common name cambucá, is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. First described in 2019, it is a small shrub with reddish fruit, and was previously misidentified as Myrciaria ferruginea. Description Myrciaria cambuca is a small shrub that reaches up to 3m tall. Its leaves are opposite, between 1.1 and 3.5cm long and between 0.6 and 1.5cm wide. The plant produces reddish fruit up to 15mm in diameter, with up to two seeds. Distribution Myrciaria cambuca is endemic to the subcanopy of the atlantic coastal forest of eastern Brazil, between the states of Paraíba and Espírito Santo Espírito Santo (; ) is a state in southeastern Brazil. Its capital is Vitória, and its largest city is Serra. With an extensive coastline, the state hosts some of the country's main ports, and its beaches are significant tourist attracti .... Conservation status It has been proposed that Myrciaria cambuca is endangered, due to farming, urbani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrciaria Alagoana
''Myrciaria alagoana'' is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae and is endemic to the state of Alagoas in the east of Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by area, fifth-largest country by area and the List of countries and dependencies by population .... Myrciaria alagoana was first described in 2012 and is related to Myrciaria glomerata. References alagoana Crops originating from the Americas Tropical fruit Flora of Southern America Endemic flora of Brazil Fruits originating in South America Cauliflory Fruit trees Berries {{Myrtaceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrciaria Borinquena
''Myrciaria borinquena'' is a species of flowering plant in the family ''Myrtaceae''. It is endemic to the forests of Puerto Rico ; abbreviated PR), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a Government of Puerto Rico, self-governing Caribbean Geography of Puerto Rico, archipelago and island organized as an Territories of the United States, unincorporated territo .... It is a small tree that produces round fruit around 25mm in diameter. References borinquena Crops originating from the Americas Tropical fruit Endemic flora of Puerto Rico Fruit trees Berries Flora without expected TNC conservation status Taxa named by Henri Alain Liogier {{Myrtaceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrciaria Cordata
''Myrciaria cordata'' is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is known only from two specimens from British Guiana and Rio Branco, Mato Grosso, Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by area, fifth-largest country by area and the List of countries and dependencies by population .... References cordata Crops originating from the Americas Crops originating from Brazil Tropical fruit Flora of Southern America Endemic flora of Brazil Fruits originating in South America Cauliflory Fruit trees Berries Plants described in 1856 {{Myrtaceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myricaria
''Myricaria'' is a genus of flowering plants of the family Tamaricaceae. It includes 13 species native to temperate Eurasia, ranging from Spain to China. Gene expression assays have been performed on ''Myricaria laxiflora'' to study flooding stress as the species is endangered and inhabits the flood zone of the Yangtze River in China. Species 13 species are accepted. *'' Myricaria albiflora'' *'' Myricaria bracteata'' *'' Myricaria davurica'' *'' Myricaria germanica'' *'' Myricaria laxiflora'' *'' Myricaria longifolia'' *'' Myricaria paniculata'' *'' Myricaria platyphylla'' *'' Myricaria prostrata'' *''Myricaria pulcherrima ''Myricaria'' is a genus of flowering plants of the family Tamaricaceae. It includes 13 species native to temperate Eurasia, ranging from Spain to China. Gene expression assays have been performed on ''Myricaria laxiflora'' to study flooding st ...'' *'' Myricaria rosea'' *'' Myricaria squamosa'' *'' Myricaria wardii'' References {{Tax ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vitamin C
Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate) is a water-soluble vitamin found in citrus and other fruits, berries and vegetables. It is also a generic prescription medication and in some countries is sold as a non-prescription dietary supplement. As a therapy, it is used to prevent and treat scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue, the formation of collagen, and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters. It is required for the functioning of several enzymes and is important for immune system function. It also functions as an antioxidant. Vitamin C may be taken by mouth or by intramuscular, subcutaneous or intravenous injection. Various health claims exist on the basis that moderate vitamin C deficiency increases disease risk, such as for the common cold, cancer or COVID-19. There are also claims of benefits from vitamin C supplementation in excess of the recommended d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo (; ) is a state in southeastern Brazil. Its capital is Vitória, and its largest city is Serra. With an extensive coastline, the state hosts some of the country's main ports, and its beaches are significant tourist attractions. The state is divided into 78 municipalities. The capital, Vitória, is located on an island, which borders the municipalities of Vila Velha, Cariacica, and Serra. These municipalities, plus the outer cities of Fundão and Guarapari, constitute the state's main metro area. In the northern extremes of Espírito Santo is Itaúnas, in the municipality of Conceição da Barra, which is a tourist location known for its sand dunes and forró tradition. The Captaincy of Espírito Santo was carved out of the Captaincy of Bahia in the 18th century, during the colonial rule of Brazil, and named after a 16th-century captaincy covering roughly the same area of coast. Following the elevation of Brazil to a constituent kingdom of the Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrcia
''Myrcia'' is a genus of plants in the family Myrtaceae, containing about 765 species as of 2022. They are distributed in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, with centers of diversity in the Brazilian Cerrado The Cerrado () is a vast ecoregion of Tropics, tropical savanna in central Brazil, being present in the states of Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso, Tocantins, Maranhão, Piauí, Bahia, Minas Gerais, São Paulo (state), São Paulo, Paraná ... and Atlantic Forests ecoregions. ''Myrcia'' was first described as a genus in 1827.Candolle, Augustin Pyramus de. 1827. Dictionnaire classique d'histoire naturelle 11: 406 Selected species Formerly placed here * '' Plinia cauliflora'' (Mart.) Kausel (as ''M. jaboticaba'' Baill.) References External links Myrtaceae genera Taxa named by Augustin Pyramus de Candolle Flora of the Neotropical realm {{Myrtaceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
