Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
cavalcantina
ID:
1304963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soares-Silva & Proença

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 65: 464 (2010 publ. 2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317417



Common Names

  • Campomanesia Cavalcantina
  • Cavalcanti Guava
  • Cavalcanti's Guava


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Description

Campomanesia cavalcantina (also called Campomanesia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has long, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy, dark green color. It is often found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Campomanesia cavalcantina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campomanesia cavalcantina has small yellow flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campomanesia cavalcantina is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Campomanesia cavalcantina

Campomanesia cavalcantina is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Minas Gerais.

Campomanesia cavalcantina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campomanesia cavalcantina?

Campomanesia cavalcantina

What is the common name of Campomanesia cavalcantina?

Campomanesia cavalcantina

What family does Campomanesia cavalcantina belong to?

Myrtaceae

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

Carolyn Elinore Barnes Proença (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proença' in the authors string.
Lucia Helena Soares-Silva (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soares-Silva' in the authors string.