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Psidium cattleyanum Sabine
| Family Name: | Myrtaceae |
| Synonyms: | |
| Common Name: | Strawberry guava, Purple guava, Cattley guava |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)), Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Maximum Height | 12 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Eastern Brazil |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Shrub-like tree or small tree up to 12 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are alternately arranged, smooth, leathery and obovate. Leaf blades are about 3-12 cm long and 1.5-6 cm wide. |
| Flowers | Flowers are white and fragrant, with numerous stamens. |
| Fruit | Fruits are round or egg-shaped, about 2-4 cm in diameter. Fruit skin is green when unripe; dark-red to purple-red when fully ripe. Fruit flesh is white and aromatic. |
| Cultivation | Plants adapt to a wide range of soil conditions from acidic to alkaline soils. They do well in well-drained and moist soils. Irrigation is necessary in drought soils to improve fruit size and yield. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): Fruits are eaten fresh or made into drinks, preserves and desserts. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting (Fruits) |
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| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Bee)) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting, Grafting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Purple, Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 30309 |
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| Species ID | 4618 |
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