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Campomanesia pubescens (Campomanesia pubescens)

Campomanesia pubescens is a shrub or small tree native to South America, known for its edible fruits and ornamental value.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense midday sun when young.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce slightly in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-28°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-8 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Abbevillea widgreniana (O.Berg) O.Berg
Britoa eriantha (Cambess.) O.Berg
Campomanesia affinis O.Berg
Campomanesia australis O.Berg
Campomanesia bracteolata Kiaersk.
Campomanesia campestris O.Berg
Campomanesia corymbosa (Cambess.) O.Berg
Campomanesia cuneata O.Berg
Campomanesia dimorpha O.Berg
Campomanesia discolor O.Berg
Campomanesia diversifolia Barb.Rodr.
Campomanesia eriantha (Cambess.) Blume ex B.D.Jacks.
Campomanesia erosa (Miq.) Govaerts
Campomanesia gomesiana Handro & Mattos
Campomanesia hassleri Barb.Rodr.
Campomanesia heterophylla O.Berg
Campomanesia houlletii O.Berg
Campomanesia lanceolata O.Berg
Campomanesia obversa (Miq.) O.Berg
Campomanesia ovalifolia O.Berg
Campomanesia paranensis D.Legrand
Campomanesia pohliana O.Berg
Campomanesia reticulata O.Berg
Campomanesia rhytidophylla O.Berg
Campomanesia rugosa O.Berg
Campomanesia salviifolia O.Berg
Campomanesia suaveolens (Cambess.) O.Berg
Campomanesia trichosepala Barb.Rodr.
Campomanesia virescens O.Berg
Campomanesia warmingiana Kiaersk.
Campomanesia widgreniana O.Berg
Psidium corymbosum Cambess.
Psidium erianthum Cambess.
Psidium erosum Miq.
Psidium obversum Miq.
Psidium pubescens Mart. ex DC.
Psidium suaveolens Cambess.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyMyrtaceae
  • genusCampomanesia
  • speciesCampomanesia pubescens
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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