Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
793577

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Berg) Mattos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 26: 28 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792910

Common Names

  • Guavira-dicotômica
  • Guavira-de-dicotomia
  • Guavira-de-dicotomia-de-oliveira

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Description

Campomanesia dichotoma (also called Dichotoma guava, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in wet and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Campomanesia dichotoma 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 dichotoma has white and yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campomanesia dichotoma is a small tree or shrub, native to Brazil. It is grown for its edible fruit, which has a sweet taste. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Campomanesia dichotoma

Campomanesia dichotoma can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Campomanesia dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campomanesia dichotoma?

Campomanesia dichotoma

What is the common name of Campomanesia dichotoma?

Dichotomous campomanesia

Where is Campomanesia dichotoma 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33148: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.
João Rodrigues de Mattos (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattos' in the authors string.