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Psidium guajava 'Variegata'
| Family Name: | Myrtaceae |
| Common Name: | Variegated Guava, 斑叶番石榴 |
Psidium guajava 'Variegata' is usually cultivated as a shrub, but may grow into a small tree too. The leaves exhibit striking variegations with vivid, creamy-white streaks. These irregular stripes create a visually captivating and ornamental pattern on the leaf's surface.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub, Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 3 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is usually a shrub or a small tree, up to 3 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves exhibit striking variegations with vivid, creamy-white streaks. These irregular stripes create a visually captivating and ornamental pattern on the leaf's surface. |
| Flowers | The flowers are white with numerous stamens. |
| Fruit | The fruit are egg-shaped, green with vivid, creamy-white streaks. |
| Associated Fauna | Flowers are pollinated by insects. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable) |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Woody |
|---|---|
| Root Type | Underground |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green - Light Green |
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Others
| Master ID | 1084 |
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| Species ID | 2377 |
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