Guabiroba-felpuda, Guabiroba-do-campo
Campomanesia pubescens

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It loses its leaves during the year. It rows 1-2 m tall. The leaves are leathery when mature and are hairy underneath. The young leaves are still present when flowers appear. The flower stalks are very hairy. The flowers occur singly. The fruit are round and yellow. They are 2 cm across. The pulp is acid and juicy.

There are at least 11 Campomanesia species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows naturally in the savannas in Brazil.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grow from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Britoa eriantha (Cambess.) O. Berg.; Campomanesia australis O. Berg.; Campomanesia corymbosa (Cambess.) O. Berg.; Campomanesia obversa (Miq.) O. Berg.; Campomanesia reticulata O. Berg.; Psidium erianthum Cambess.; Psidium erosum Miq.; Psidium hians DC.; Psidium pubescens DC.;