Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
phaea
ID:
794307

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Berg) Landrum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 241 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793640



Common Names

  • Guabiroba-de-páia
  • Guabiroba-de-mata
  • Guabiroba-do-campo


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Description

Campomanesia phaea (also called Phaea Campomanesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Campomanesia phaea is used as an ornamental plant, with its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campomanesia phaea is a small white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campomanesia phaea is a small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Campomanesia phaea

Campomanesia phaea is native to Brazil.

Campomanesia phaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campomanesia phaea?

Campomanesia phaea

What is the common name of Campomanesia phaea?

Yellow guava

What is the natural habitat of Campomanesia phaea?

Campomanesia phaea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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-33220: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.
Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.