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Psidium striatulum

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Psidium striatulum is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Description

A small tropical tree of the myrtle family growing 2-3 m tall with edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Brazil, South America,

Synonyms

Guajava aquatica (Benth.) KuntzePsidium aquaticum Benth.Psidium persicifolium O. Bergand several others

Also Known As

Goiabinha, Guajava-mirim

References (3)

  • Bortolotto, I. M., et al, 2018, Lista preliminar das plantas alimenticias nativas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia, Serie Botanica, Porto Alegre, 73 (supl.):101-116 (As Psidium persicifolium O. Berg)
  • e-jardim.com
  • www.colecionandofrutas.org

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