Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: koejawel, guava, lemon guava, yellow guava

Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle)

Distribution: Central and South America

Habitat: Various

IUCN Red list: Least concern

National red list: Not Evaluated

Black list: Listed NEMBA Category 2 Invasive - May only be grown with a permit.

Life form: Tree

Comments: This species is a commercially grown fruit crop, but it is invasive in various habitats and disturbed landscapes in SA, especially around densely settled areas and abandoned fields. It colonises recovering degraded areas, which complicates restoration efforts. It can also change soil properties, which contributes to its invasive nature.