Calycolpus calophyllus

(Kunth) O. Berg.

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit is eaten.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

How to Identify

A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family.

Names & Synonyms

Guayabita, Guayabito

Calycolpus callophyllus var. angustifolius Steyerm.Calycolpus campomanesioides (O. Berg.) MattosGuajava campomanesioides (O. Berg.) KuntzeMyrtus calophylla KunthMyrtus citrifolia Willd. ex O. Berg.Psidium campomanesioides O. Berg.

References (3)

Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 92
Kew Plants of the World Online
Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.

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