Campomanesia guazumifolia

Campomanesia guazumifolia is a species of tree in the family Myrtaceae. The species ecological importance and has the possibility to be exploited by food and medical companies.

Description

A tree. It grows 6-10 m high. The crown is open. The trunk is crooked and has grooves. It is 20-30 cm across. The bark is corky and peels off. The leaves are simple. There are hairs underneath. The leaves are 7-15 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. The flowers are large and white. The fruit are a flattened round shape. They are yellow and 2-3 cm across. The flesh is juicy and there and many soft seeds.

Edible Uses

The fruit are eaten raw, and used to make jams, jellies, and other fruit dishes. The fruit is high in Vitamin C.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are eaten raw. They are also used for jams, jellies and fruit dishes.

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Distribution

A subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 100-1,000 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Argentina, Brazil*, Cuba, Paraguay, South America, West Indies,

Cultivation

Plants are grown from seed. The seed are removed from the ripe seed by washing. They can only be stored for a short time. Fresh seed are planted. They germinate in 15-30 days. Seedlings are transplanted after 9-10 months.

Propagation

Seed - it has a short viability and is best sown as soon as it is ripe. Sow in a lightly shaded position in nursery seedbeds or in individual containers. Fresh seed has a very high rate of germination, with the seed sprouting within 15 - 30 days. Transplant seedbed sown plants to individual containers when they are about 3 - 5cm tall and the plants should be ready to go into their final positions about 9 - 10 months later.

Other Uses

The wood is moderately heavy, hard, compact, of medium natural durability. It is used for internal work and general carpentry. The wood is used to make charcoal.

Production

Plants grow slowly in the field.

Other Information

It is occasionally cultivated as a fruit.

Notes

There are at least 11 Campomanesia species. The fruit is high in Vitamin C.

Synonyms

Also Known As

Araca-do-mato, Aracazeiro-grande, Capote, Capoteira, Gabiroba, Goiabinha, Guabirona, Ibira-piroca, Marmelero, Pessego-do-mato, Sete-capas, Sete-tapas, Sete-capote, Sete-casacas, Sietecapote, Sietecapotes

References (17)

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• Fouqué, A., 1972, Espèces fruitières d'Amérique tropicale. Institut français de recherches fruitierès outre-mer (As Britoa sellowiana)
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