Campomanesia lineatifolia
Ruiz. & Pav.
Perfume guava
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCampomanesia lineatifolia is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. Common names include guabiraba and perfume guava.
Description
A small tree. It grows up to 8-10 m high. The trunk is 25 cm across. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are oval with irregular borders. They are 20 cm long by 10 cm wide. The fruit are yellow skinned and like a common guava. They are 7 cm long. They have a sweet, juicy flesh and strong aroma. There are about 10 flat, round seeds.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten fresh or used in drinks, desserts, and ice-cream and are noted for their sweet, juicy flesh and strong aroma.
Traditional Uses
Fruit are eaten fresh or used in drinks, desserts and ice-cream.
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Medicinal Uses
The fruit are rich in Vitamin C, containing 33 mg per 100 g of pulp.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It does best in warm, humid tropical zones. The yearly average temperature range is 22-30°C. The rainfall is 1,500 mm per year. It grows naturally in the Amazon in Brazil. It grows up to 1,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Australia, Bolivia*, Brazil*, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru*, South America,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seed.
Other Uses
The leaves are crushed to extract a perfume.
Other Information
It is an occasionally cultivated fruit tree. The fruit are enjoyed.
Notes
There are at least 11 Campomanesia species. Fruit are rich in Vitamin C with 33 mg per 100 g of pulp.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Arani ma'nya, Champa, Guabiroba, Guaviroba, Guayaba de leche, Guayaba de mono, Guayaba de palo, Guayabillo, Guayabo de leche, Hueso, Masika ma'nya, Palillo
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