Mouriri guianensis
| Mouriri guianensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Melastomataceae |
| Genus: | Mouriri |
| Species: | M. guianensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Mouriri guianensis Aublet
| |
Mouriri guianensis is a plant species in the Melastomataceae family, native to South America.
Description
Mouriri guianensis is an evergreen fruit-bearing tree that can grow up to 4–9 metres (13–30 ft) tall. The bright orange berries are round and around 3 centimetres (1 in) in size.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Mouriri guianensis naturally grows in countries such as Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana, and French Guiana. They tend to be found in rainforests and savannahs.[2]
References
- ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group. (2019). "Mouriri guianensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T146076528A146076530. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T146076528A146076530.en. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Mouriri guianensis - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2025-12-21.