Campomanesia grandiflora

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk is compressed and has grooves. The fruit is an almost round berry. It is yellow and with 5 sepals on top. The pulp is juicy and edible. There are several angular seeds. The seed coat is leathery.

There are at least 11 Campomanesia species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest especially along rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Acariquara-branca, Boesigoejaba, Canjilon guayabero, Kolawiroelan, Mandio-manwi, Maribaballi

Synonyms

Burchardia grandiflora (Aubl.) Raf.; Campomanesia poiteaui O.Berg; Psidium aromaticum var. grandiflorum (Aubl.) Pers.; Psidium grandiflorum Aubl.;