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| Identification |
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Genus
Psidium
Species
guajava
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
guava
sand plum
Family
MYRTACEAE
Specimen number
S8679
Data source
DyePl p48;GrUnFr p150
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
6' - 30'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Psidium guajava have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Black is the most typical color produced by Guava (also known as sand plum). Guava is used in Malaysia for dyeing.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is round, oblong or pyriform, varying from 1 to 4 inches in size, and has smooth waxy skin or ridged waxy skin. It has a slightly sweet flavor with some acidity and muskiness. Its most notable nutritional component is vitamin C. As a food source, Psidium guajava is often used as juice, in sweets and in jelly. Guava (sometimes called sand plum) is most often used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Leaves
Dye color
black
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Layering
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very tender
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Juice
Sweets
Jelly
Nutritional value
Vitamin C
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
round, oblong or pyriform, varying from 1 to 4 inches in size, and has smooth waxy skin or ridged waxy skin
Flavor / texture
has a slightly sweet flavor with some acidity and muskiness
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Psidium guajava to produce fruit. It is very tender and will die on the first cold night. Guava (in some places called sand plum) is often propagated by seed or by layering. This plant is considered to have originated from Columbia and Peru.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Psidium guajava is evergreen.
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