Maieta guianensis Aubl.

Species

Angiosperms > Myrtales > Melastomataceae > Maieta

Characteristics

A hermaphrodite deciduous shrub.
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Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

A tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

Usage

The fruit are eaten raw.
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Edible fruits
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Cultivation

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Images

Leaf

Maieta guianensis leaf picture by R. Tournebize (cc-by-sa)
Maieta guianensis leaf picture by R. Tournebize (cc-by-sa)
Maieta guianensis leaf picture by R. Tournebize (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Maieta guianensis fruit picture by Lemaire Romain (cc-by-sa)

Distribution

Maieta guianensis world distribution map, present in Brazil

Conservation status

Maieta guianensis threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:323228-2
WFO ID wfo-0001078799
COL ID 3XJCY
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID 734143
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Synonyms

Maieta hypophysca Melastoma majeta Maieta guianensis Myrmidone peruviana Tococa mayeta Maieta dispar Maieta guianensis var. guianensis Maieta guianensis var. peruviana Maieta hispida