Calycolpus goetheanus
(Mart. ex DC.) O. Berg
Wild guava
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Description
A small tree. The leaves are opposite. The flowers are large and pink to white. They are in the axils of leaves. The fruit is a black berry.
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Edible Uses
The fruit and seeds are eaten, particularly by children.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
America, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela,
Other Information
The fruit is eaten especially by children.
Synonyms
Calycolpus angustifolius L. RileyCalycolpus glaber (Benth.) O. BergMyrtus goetheana Mart. ex DC.and others
Also Known As
Aware tampipipyo, Awarinamedi, Kakurio, Reperepeshi, Wariaba mohaka, Wayawitu
References (3)
- Kew Plants of the World Online
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 206
- van Andel, T., 2000, Useful plants of Guyana. Non-timber forest products of the North-West District of Guyana. Part 2. A Field Guide. Tropenbos-Guyana Programme. p 294
