Myrciaria alta is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to Espírito Santo, Brazil. It was first described in 2019 and it is closely related to Myrciaria glomerata.
Description Myrciaria alta is similar in form, structure and appearance to Myrciaria glomerata and Myrciaria strigipes but can reach a much greater height, between tall. The leaves are long, and it produces flowers, and fruits, on its older woody branches.
Distribution Myrciaria alta is endemic to the montane region of Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo, in Brazil, at elevations of around .
Etymology The species name comes from the Latin , meaning high, and referring to its maximum height compared with Myrciaria glomerata.
Conservation status Myrciaria alta is only known from three samples. Its extent of occurrence is and its habitat is threatened by urban development. The species may be critically endangered.
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