Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
794410

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 434 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793743



Common Names

  • Guabiroba-de-racemo
  • Guabiroba-de-mata
  • Guabiroba-do-campo


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Description

Campomanesia racemosa (also called Racemose guava, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Brazil. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is characterized by its white flowers and yellow-green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Campomanesia racemosa is used as an ornamental plant and its fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campomanesia racemosa 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 racemosa can be cultivated in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by division of the corms in the spring or by seed sowing.

Where to Find Campomanesia racemosa

Campomanesia racemosa is native to Brazil.

Campomanesia racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campomanesia racemosa?

Campomanesia racemosa

What is the common name of Campomanesia racemosa?

Racemose guava

What is the natural habitat of Campomanesia racemosa?

Campomanesia racemosa 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-33230: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.