VITÓRIA GARDENS COLLECTION

Description: The sugar cane is supposed to be originated from 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 not … Continued

Description: The avocado tree is originated from South America. Its cultivation is also very frequent in tropical and Mediterranean areas. This tree was planted using a seed of unknown origin. The seed was planted in a vegetable garden cultivated by the residents after the houses in the neighborhood were demolished. Other species were cultivated for … Continued

Description: The Sapodilla tree is also known as Sapodilla or Chiku (G.). It is an edible fruit tree native to Central America, being common in India. In the neighborhood of Quinta da Vitória a small Manilkara zapota with about 5 cm was found belonging to a family resident in the neighborhood of Quinta da Vitória, … Continued

Description: The Java Plum or Jambolan (G.) is a tree originally from India, Nepal and Indonesia. According to Ajit Dangi, the seed of this Jambu came from India, having been planted in the neighborhood of Quinta da Vitória for about 20 years. Its fruits were consumed and sold in the neighborhood, and the seeds used … Continued

Description: The Yellow Oleander or Karan(G.) is a plant originating from India, which is considered highly poisonous and deadly when ingested. That’s why its use is discouraged in public spaces. However, as we have been told, it was used in different circumstances as in the decoration of the temple located in the interior of a … Continued

Description: The loquat tree is originated from China and Japan, but its cultivation is very frequent in Portugal. This tree was planted in a vegetable garden shared by the neighborhood residents. In this garden other different species were cultivated for people’s own use and to be commercialized such as potatoes, onions, cassava, sugar cane, beans, … Continued

Description: This plant is widely spread both in tropical regions and also in the Mediterranean area. It is commonly associated with magic. It is believed that its strong odor is a mean to ward off the evil eye. According to Ana Moreno, a Quinta da Vitoria resident, the Rue leaves were used in  Cape Verde … Continued

Description: The banana tree has its origin in South-west Asia. It is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Provided by: Unknown resident Present Location: Plant nursery belonging to Moscavide and Portela Districts. Last revision date: March 2016 (I) Numbering in accordance with the archive of trees and plants identified in the Quinta da Vitoria 2012 … Continued

Description: The Lemon Grass is a plant native to tropical regions of Asia, in India, where it is used in traditional medicine and in cookery. According to Manuel Vaz, in Cape Verde, this plant is known as Xáliz (C.V.) and used for medicinal purposes in the form of compresses and teas, in particular as soothing … Continued

Description: The Peepal tree or Pipdo (G.) is a tree native of India. It is referred to in the Hindu and Buddhist mythologies. This tree has been given to us by a family of Indian origin, who took care of this Peepul after their neighbor’s house was demolished. (*) Provided by: Jentilal Chagan e Manchagauribai, Indian-Portuguese. … Continued