Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Psidium cattleianum
Common name:
Aarbei-koejawel, Cattley guava, Cherry guava, Peruvian guava, Strawberry guava
Family:
Myrtaceae (Myrtle)
Distribution:
Brazil
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Black list:
Listed NEMBA Category 1 Invasive - Must be destroyed/removed by law.
Life form:
Tree
Comments:
The whole fruit can be eaten as both the thin skin and juicy interior are soft and tasty. It can also be used to make jam. The skin is often removed for a sweeter flavour.
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Locations
1:
Upper garden, beds by Neethling Street
(Un)
• Accession: 1999-670/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2:
Upper garden, beds by Neethling Street
(Un)
• Accession: 1999-670/2 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual