Status:
valid
Authors:
Landrum & M.Ibrahim
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4: 604 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922897
Common Names
- Campomanesia blanchetiana
- Blanchetiana Campomanesia
- Blanchetiana Campomanesia Guava
Description
Campomanesia blanchetiana (also called Blanchet's Campomanesia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has an erect stem, with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and black. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Campomanesia blanchetiana is a species of shrub native to Brazil. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campomanesia blanchetiana has small, yellow flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campomanesia blanchetiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Campomanesia blanchetiana
Campomanesia blanchetiana can be found in Brazil.
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,