Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 114 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794125
Common Names
- Campomanesia thea
- Thea Guava
- Thea Guavaberry
Description
Campomanesia thea (also called Brazilian guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Campomanesia thea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Campomanesia thea are white and tubular, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campomanesia thea is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining, moist soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Campomanesia thea
Campomanesia thea is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Campomanesia thea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campomanesia thea?
Campomanesia thea
What type of plant is Campomanesia thea?
Campomanesia thea is a shrub
Where is Campomanesia thea native to?
Campomanesia thea is native to South America
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,