Limao Fruit Plant (Campomanesia hirsuta) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Cherry of the Rio Grande

Cherry of the Rio Grande plays an important role in the ecosystems of its native Brazilian habitat

Harvested from the wild for local use as food and medicine

this rare species has a fascinating history rooted in the traditions of Amazonian tribes and is now a prized addition to exotic fruit plant gardens worldwide

is a delightful addition to the Southeast Asian fruit palette

cherry-like fruits and its ease of cultivation

Limao Fruit Plant (Campomanesia hirsuta) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Cherry of the Rio GrandeCampomanesia hirsuta Common Name: Gabiroba Limao Botanical Name: Campomanesia hirsuta General Information: Type: Semideciduous tree Branched shrub or small tree Height: 1 4 meters tall More or less pyramidal crown Fruit: Green, globose fruit, Edible raw or cooked. Acid flavor, suitable for jellies and juices Origin: Native to South America, specifically eastern Brazil Restricted to the mountains of Rio de Janeiro near Petrpolis and Terezpolis Found in