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General Information

Campomanesia eugenioides is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a low, dense, globose crown; it can grow from 2 - 7 metres tall[]. The short, cylindrical bole is 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The plant is sometimes gathered from the wild for local use of its fruit and wood. It can be used as a pioneer for restoring native woodland and establishing woodland gardens. An ornamental plant, it can be used in landscaping[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - central and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Open or semi-devastated forests, woods and savannahs[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	5.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a sunny position[].
Newly planted young trees have a moderate rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. A succulent pulp[]. The globose, green to yellow fruits are about 10mm in diameter, containing a few glandulous seeds[].

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A natural pioneer species with a moderate rate of growth and providing an edible fruit, it can be used in reforestation schemes for restoring native woodland and also to establish woodland gardens[].

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, heavy but of little durability[]. It can split when drying[]. It is sometimes used locally in internal general construction[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed[]. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seeds sprouting within a few weeks[].

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