Synonyms: 

Psidium arboretum Vell.

Psidium buxifolium Nutt.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Myrtales

Family: Myrtaceae

Native: America.

Common Names

English – Strawberry Guava

Malayalam – ചെറു പേരക്ക, സ്ട്രൗബെറി  പേരക്ക

Description:

Psidium cattleyanum is a small tree with round fruits, known as strawberry guava, with a sweet-tart flavor.

Habitat:

An evergreen tree/shrub.

Distribution:

Australia, New Zealand, south-eastern USA, tropical and temperate Asia, tropical and southern Africa.

Uses:

Psidium cattleyanum fruits are commonly eaten fresh or used in jams, jellies, and beverages due to their delicious taste and high nutritional value.