Campomanesia triflora

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 7-10 m high. The young shoots are covered with pale reddish hairs. The leaves have long leaf stalks. They are papery and fall off during the year. The flowers are in groups of 3 in the axils of leaves. The fruit is brown. The pulp is pink.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Britoa triflora O. Berg;