Plinia coronata

Plinia coronata, commonly known as jaboticaba coroada (king jabuticaba), is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to south-eastern Brazil. The tree grows to between 4 and 12 metres tall,[3] and produces purple, edible fruit, which is between 25 and 30mm in diameter.[4]

Plinia coronata
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Plinia
Species:
P. coronata
Binomial name
Plinia coronata
(Mattos) Mattos
Synonyms[2]
  • Myrciaria coronata Mattos

References

  1. "Plinia coronata (Mattos) Mattos". gbif.org. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  2. "Plinia coronata (Mattos) Mattos". The Plant List. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  3. "Plinia coronata". Useful Tropical Plants. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  4. 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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