Mazhar Botanic Garden

Psidium guajava L.

Common guava

Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Psidium
Species: guajava
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000655
English name: Common guava
Arabic name: جوافة
Native: Central and South America, Caribbean
Country: Caribbean Central america South America
(PGR): Very common

small tree or shrub growing 3-6 m tall, but occasionally reaching 10 m in high leaves oppositely arranged along the stems, borne on short petioles, leaves 7-15 cm long, 3-7 cm wide, oblong elliptic flowers white fruit edible,  berries ovoid, egg-shaped, have a juicy pink, white or yellowish coloured pulp containing numerous seeds

Fruit tree. one of the richest food sources of vitamin C.  The antioxidants and vitamins in guavas can help slow down the aging of your skin.  May Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels.  May Boost Heart Health. May Benefit Your Digestive System.  Consuming guava leaf extract may prevent or reduce diarrhea and constipation. the high levels of antioxidants  in guava may help prevent the development and growth of cancer cells.

 



 

Guajava  pyrifera (L) Kuntze, Myrtus guajava (L) Kuntze

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Texture: Clay Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics Temperate Tropical
Lights: Full sun
Zone: 9 : 12
pH range: Tolerant of a wide range of soil types from clay to sandy soils and acidic to alkaline soils 4.5-9.4
Located in: Fruits garden

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