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Psidium kennedyanum

Morong

Kennedy guava

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Description

A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae (myrtle) family.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America,

Synonyms

Guajava persicifolia (O. Berg) KuntzePsidium persicifolium O. BergPsidium tripartitum S. Moore?

Also Known As

Araca-bravo, Arasa-hai, Aracazinho, Guava chica

References (2)

  • 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
  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 546

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