Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
coastal environs
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Pitanga
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Pitanga
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Pitanga
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Pitanga
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Pitanga
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Pitanga
mandrake americano
In Polish
Pitanga
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Pitanga
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ranunculales
Family
Myrtaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Eugenia
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Pitanga and Mayapple
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Mayapple? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Mayapple. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Mayapple doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Mayapple has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pitanga and Mayapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Mayapple
Season and care of Pitanga and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Mayapple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Mayapple Physical Information
Pitanga and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Mayapple are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Mayapple
Care of Pitanga and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.