Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
aurea
ID:
793304

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 454 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792637



Common Names

  • Guavira-dourada
  • Guavira-dourada-verdadeira
  • Guavira-dourada-branca


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Description

Campomanesia aurea (also called Golden Campomanesia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and lake shores, and has a shrub-like form with oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are borne on an umbel-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Campomanesia aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Campomanesia aurea var. aurea
Campomanesia aurea var. hatschbachii (Mattos) D.Legrand

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campomanesia aurea has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campomanesia aurea is a small tree or shrub, native to Brazil. It is grown for its edible fruit, which has a sweet taste. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Campomanesia aurea

Campomanesia aurea can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Campomanesia aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campomanesia aurea?

Campomanesia aurea

What is the family of Campomanesia aurea?

Myrtaceae

Where is Campomanesia aurea native to?

China

Species in the Campomanesia genus

Campomanesia anemonea, Campomanesia macrobracteolata, Campomanesia adamantium, Campomanesia aprica, Campomanesia aromatica, Campomanesia aurea, Campomanesia dichotoma, Campomanesia espiritosantensis, Campomanesia eugenioides, Campomanesia fruticosa, Campomanesia grandiflora, Campomanesia guaviroba, Campomanesia guazumifolia, Campomanesia hirsuta, Campomanesia ilhoensis, Campomanesia laurifolia, Campomanesia lineatifolia, Campomanesia lundiana, Campomanesia mediterranea, Campomanesia neriiflora, Campomanesia pabstiana, Campomanesia phaea, Campomanesia prosthecesepala, Campomanesia pubescens, Campomanesia racemosa, Campomanesia reitziana, Campomanesia rhombea, Campomanesia rufa, Campomanesia schlechtendaliana, Campomanesia sessiliflora, Campomanesia simulans, Campomanesia speciosa, Campomanesia terminalis, Campomanesia thea, Campomanesia transalpina, Campomanesia velutina, Campomanesia xanthocarpa, Campomanesia blanchetiana, Campomanesia cucullata, Campomanesia costata, Campomanesia cavalcantina, Campomanesia guaviroba, Campomanesia sepalifolia, Campomanesia arenaria, Campomanesia dentata,

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33120: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.