VITÓRIA GARDENS COLLECTION

Description: The Lemon Grass has its origin in tropical regions of Asia, namely in India where it is used in the traditional medicine and in the gastronomy. According to Manuel Vaz, in Cape Verde, this plant is known as Xaliz. (C.V.). The most common uses are medicinal applications, compresses and teas, as sedative and to … Continued

Description: The banana tree is native to Southeast Asia, planted in tropical and subtropical areas. This tree was found on a farm belonging to a family resident in the neighborhood of Quinta da Vitória, who currently lives in England. Associated uses are unknown. (*) Provided by: Caussiccumar Gechande, a Mozambique-born Portuguese. Present Location: It was … Continued

Description: The fig tree is a tree of tropical origin, planted in Mediterranean regions. In the Quinta da Vitoria neighborhood there are still multiple trees. This specific one was located on a farm where different species were cultivated such as potato, onion, cassava, sugarcane, beans and corn. (*) Provided by: Benvindo Moreira, a Cape Verde-born … Continued

Description: The fig tree is originated from tropical zones, but its cultivation is also very frequent in Mediterranean regions. In the Quinta da Vitoria there were several fig trees. This tree of small dimensions was planted in the vegetable garden. (*) Provided by: Jaisinh Calanchande e Pedro Calanchande, both Portuguese. The former  was born in … Continued

Description: The Java plum is originally from India, Nepal and Indonesia. According to Caussiccumar, this specific Jambu(G.), of small dimensions, was planted in the vegetable garden. The plant was cut down during the demolitions. (*) Provided by: Jaisinh Calanchande e Pedro Calanchande, both portuguese. The former was born in Mozambique and the latter was born … Continued

Description:  This is an ornamental plant. According to Manchagauribai some species are edible. For this reason, they are used in the ornamentation of sweets made with yogurt. (*) Provided by: Jentilal Chagan e Manchagauribai, both India-born Portuguese. Present Location: Plant nursery belonging to Moscavide and Portela Districts. Last revision date: March 2016 (I) Numbering in … Continued

Description: The fruits of the Palm tree or Khajur (G.) are edible. Due to the fact, this plant was cultivated thousands of years ago and is common to different places, as in North of Africa, Middle East and Asia. Its real origin remains unknown.(*) Provided by: Jentilal Chagan e Manchagauribai, both India-born Portuguese. Present Location: … Continued

Description: This plant has its origin in China and Japan. Its plantation is also common in Portugal. In the Quinta da Vitoria neighborhood, the doors were frequently decorated with mango or Loquat leaves (replacing the mango leaves) setting a toran. The Toran is a set of mango leaves disposed sequentially. The leaves are stitched and … Continued

Description: The Java Plum or Jambu (G.) is a tree originally from India, Nepal and Indonesia. It belonged to a family of Indian origin and was destroyed during the demolition of their House. Its associated uses are unknown. (*) Provided by: Amarchande Otomchande e Puspavantibai Valgi, both Portuguese citizens. The former was born in India … Continued

Description: The sugar cane is supposed to have its origin in South-west Asia. Its cultivation was implemented by the Portuguese people in Cape Verde, S. Tome and Prince and Brazil, becoming quite important for the colonial economy and for using slave labor until the end of the XIX century. Although the sugar cane cultivation is … Continued