Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
transalpina
ID:
794809

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 434 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794142

Common Names

  • Campomanesia transalpina
  • Transalpina Guava
  • Transalpina Guavaberry

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Description

Campomanesia transalpina (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 transalpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Campomanesia transalpina 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campomanesia transalpina is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept moist. Propagation can be done through cuttings, layering, or division of the rootball.

Where to Find Campomanesia transalpina

Campomanesia transalpina is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Campomanesia transalpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campomanesia transalpina?

Campomanesia transalpina

What is the common name of Campomanesia transalpina?

Transalpine guava

What is the natural habitat of Campomanesia transalpina?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33271: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.