Campomanesia adamantium
| Common names | Gabiroba-do-campo; Cambuí |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Campomanesia adamantium [1] |
| Genus | Campomanesia |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Native range | Southern, central, and eastern Brazil and Paraguay [2] |
| Years to fruit | Not established from the documented species-specific records |
Campomanesia adamantium is a variable shrub known as gabiroba-do-campo. The accepted name belongs to the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, in the order Myrtales. [1] The plant is associated with Brazilian Cerrado fields, savannahs, and seasonal woodland; its range also includes Paraguay. [2]
Description[edit | edit source]
The plant is described as a variable shrub about 0.5–1.5 m tall. [2] Fruit characteristics vary by provenance, including colour, size, and astringency. [3]
Cultivation[edit | edit source]
Soil and water[edit | edit source]
Natural records place the species in fields and savannahs of the seasonal South American interior. [2] A species-specific soil texture, acidity target, irrigation schedule, and drainage prescription were not established in the documented records; avoid treating generic Campomanesia guidance as a verified requirement for this species.
Sun and humidity[edit | edit source]
The botanical account identifies open field and savannah habitat but does not establish a complete exposure or humidity prescription. [2] Match protection and airflow to the local seasonal climate rather than assuming rainforest conditions.
Seasonal changes[edit | edit source]
The documented range includes seasonal woodland and Cerrado environments. [2] Flowering timing, dormancy, and seasonal irrigation changes were not established from the documented species-specific sources.
Propagation[edit | edit source]
Seed propagation is recorded, but germination treatment, storage tolerance, emergence time, and transplanting guidance were not established in the documented records. [2]
Flowering, fruiting, and harvest[edit | edit source]
The fruit is harvested from wild plants and is locally appreciated. [3] A reliable flowering calendar, bearing age, yield range, and harvest season were not established from the documented species-specific records.
Fruit and uses[edit | edit source]
The fruit is described as edible raw, with succulent pulp and a pleasant acidic-sweet flavour; fruits are around 2 cm in diameter. [3] Fruit colour, size, and astringency vary among plants. [3]
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Image credits[edit | edit source]
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