Synonyms: 

Myrtus guajava (L.) Kuntze

Psidium cujavvus Burm.f.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Myrtales

Family: Myrtaceae

Native:  Tropical and subtropical America.

Common Names

English – Spring Guava

Malayalam –

Description:

Psidium guajava, or guava, is a small tree with oval leaves and round or pear-shaped fruits, ranging in color from green to yellow or pink when ripe, with edible sweet flesh and numerous seeds.

Habitat:

Mainly disturbed areas, such as roadsides, grasslands, and orchards.

Distribution:

Throughout tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.

Uses:

Psidium guajava fruits are widely consumed fresh or used in various culinary dishes, juices, jams, and desserts due to their sweet flavor and high nutritional content.