Calyptranthes grandifolia O.Berg

Species

Angiosperms > Myrtales > Myrtaceae > Calyptranthes

Characteristics

A tree. The fruit is a red berry 1 cm across. It contains 1-2 seeds.
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Growth form tree
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 10.0
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Environment

Atlantic rainforest, usually in the more advanced stages of secondary growth, preferring deep soils on gentle slopes. It is also sometimes found as an understorey tree in Araucaria forests.
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

Uses charcoal material wood
Edible fruits
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Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings.
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Distribution

Calyptranthes grandifolia world distribution map, present in Brazil

Conservation status

Calyptranthes grandifolia threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:43247-2
WFO ID wfo-0000785416
COL ID Q7CX
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Synonyms

Calyptranthes rufa Chytraculia rufa Calyptranthes grandifolia Chytraculia grandifolia Calyptranthes grandifolia var. rufa Calyptranthes grandifolia var. macrantha Calyptranthes grandifolia var. grandifolia