Psidium guajava
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Whaleback near Zembe along Sussundenga road
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Bue Maria, Gorongosa National Park
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Along path from Zomba to Muwawa.
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Nhahomba area, Chimanimani National Reserve
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Nhahomba area, Chimanimani National Reserve
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Nhahomba area, Chimanimani National Reserve
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| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | Guava (English) |
| Description: | Evergreen or semi-deciduous small tree with distinctive flaking yellow and light brown bark. |
| Notes: | Well-known fruit tree introduced from South America and now naturalized in many parts of southern Africa. |
| Derivation of specific name: | guajava: South American spanish name for the Guava |
| Flowering time: | Sep - Mar |
| Worldwide distribution: | Native of tropical America; naturalised elsewhere |
| Growth form(s): | Tree, shrub over 2 m. |
| Insects associated with this species: | Holocerina smilax (Larval food plant) |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Image last updated: | Monday 10 February 2020 |
| Literature: |
Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 693. (Includes a picture). Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 46. Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 264. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 64. Parker, T. (2023). Common Trees of Mozambique The Tree Press, Austin, Texas, USA Pages 298 - 299. (Includes a picture). Timberlake, J.R. & Childes, S.L. (2004). Biodiversity of the Four Corners Area: Technical Reviews Volume Two (Chapter 5-15) Appendix 5-1: Plant Checklist Occasional Publications in Biodiversity 15 Page 220. White, F. (1978). Myrtaceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 185 - 186. |
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