Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
rhombea
ID:
794479

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 453 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793812

Common Names

  • Guabiroba-de-rombo
  • Guabiroba-de-mata
  • Guabiroba-do-campo

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Description

Campomanesia rhombea (also called Rhomboid-Fruit, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and small, rhomboid-shaped, yellow-green fruits. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Campomanesia rhombea is used as an ornamental plant and its fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campomanesia rhombea has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campomanesia rhombea is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Campomanesia rhombea

Campomanesia rhombea is native to Brazil.

Campomanesia rhombea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campomanesia rhombea?

Campomanesia rhombea

What is the common name of Campomanesia rhombea?

Campomanesia rhombea

What is the family of Campomanesia rhombea?

Myrtaceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33237: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.