Gabiroba
Campomanesia adamantium

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 0.5-1.5 m tall. It is a variable plant. The branches are yellow. The leaves are leathery and smooth when mature. They are 3-10 cm long. The flowers occur singly. The fruit is round and yellow. They are 2-2.5 cm across. They can be green or red. It has a juicy pulp and many soft seeds.

There are at least 11 Campomanesia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in fields and savannas in Brazil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), Paraguay, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten fresh or used for juices, ice cream, jams and sweets.

The fruit are enjoyed.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Gabiroba, Guabiroba branca, Guabiroba-do-campo, Guabiroba-do-cerrado, Guabiroba-lisa, Guavira, White guabiroba

Synonyms

Campomanesia obscura O. Berg; Campomanesia cambessedeana O. Berg.; Psidium adamantium Cambess.; Psidium capestre Cambess.; Campomanesia glabra O. Berg.; Campomanesia desertorum O. Berg.;