Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 448 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792615
Common Names
- Guavira-de-arena
- Guavira-de-arena-verdadeira
- Guavira-de-arena-branca
Description
Campomanesia arenaria (also called Sand Campomanesia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and lake shores, and has a shrub-like form with oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are borne on an umbel-like inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Campomanesia arenaria is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campomanesia arenaria has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campomanesia arenaria is a small tree or shrub, native to Brazil. It is grown for its edible fruit, which is used in jams and juices. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Campomanesia arenaria
Campomanesia arenaria can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Campomanesia arenaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campomanesia arenaria?
Campomanesia arenaria
What is the family of Campomanesia arenaria?
Myrtaceae
Where is Campomanesia arenaria native to?
China
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,