Calycolpus calophyllus
(Kunth) O. Berg.
Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Calycolpus callophyllus var. angustifolius Steyerm.Calycolpus campomanesioides (O. Berg.) MattosGuajava campomanesioides (O. Berg.) KuntzeMyrtus calophylla KunthMyrtus citrifolia Willd. ex O. Berg.Psidium campomanesioides O. Berg.
Also Known As
Guayabita, Guayabito
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 92
- Kew Plants of the World Online
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
