Species:
espiritosantensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
Landrum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39: 245 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793002
Common Names
- Guavira-espiritosantensis
- Guavira-de-espiritosantensis
- Guavira-de-espiritosantensis-de-oliveira
Description
Campomanesia espiritosantensis (also called Espiritosantensis Campomanesia, among many other common names) is a small, shrub-like plant with small, ovate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Campomanesia espiritosantensis is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campomanesia espiritosantensis 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 espiritosantensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer months.
Where to Find Campomanesia espiritosantensis
Campomanesia espiritosantensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, and Rio de Janeiro.
Campomanesia espiritosantensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campomanesia espiritosantensis?
Campomanesia espiritosantensis
What is the common name of Campomanesia espiritosantensis?
Guabiroba
Where is Campomanesia espiritosantensis native to?
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,