Campomanesia grandiflora

(Aubl.) Sagot

Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit 14 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Campomanesia grandiflora is a species of tree the flowering plant family Myrtaceae. In Portuguese the species goes by the common name Acariquara branca. The species has a self-supporting growth form and simple, ovate leaves.

Description

A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk is compressed and has grooves. The fruit is an almost round berry. It is yellow and with 5 sepals on top. The pulp is juicy and edible. There are several angular seeds. The seed coat is leathery.

Edible Uses

The species is cultivated for food in its native land.

Traditional Uses

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest especially along rivers.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname,

Notes

There are at least 11 Campomanesia species.

Synonyms

Burchardia grandiflora (Aubl.) Raf.Campomanesia poiteaui O.BergPsidium aromaticum var. grandiflorum (Aubl.) Pers.Psidium grandiflorum Aubl.

Also Known As

Acariquara-branca, Boesigoejaba, Canjilon guayabero, Kolawiroelan, Mandio-manwi, Maribaballi

References (4)

Fouqué, A., 1972, Espèces fruitières d'Amérique tropicale. Institut français de recherches fruitierès outre-mer
Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 95
van Roosmalen, M.G.M., 1985, Fruits of the Guianan Flora. Utrecht Univ. & Wageningen Univ. p 320
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