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Psidium cattleianum
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Ndundu Lodge, Vumba
Photo: Bart Wursten
Ndundu Lodge, Vumba
Photo: Bart Wursten
Ndundu Lodge, Vumba
Photo: Bart Wursten
Near Chalet 2, Chirinda Forest
Photo: Bart Wursten
Near Chalet 2, Chirinda Forest
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| Synonyms: |
Psidium littorale Raddi var. longipes (O. Berg) Fosb. |
| Common names: | Cherry guava (English) Strawberry guava (English) |
| Frequency: | Rare |
| Status: | Introduced |
| Description: |
Slender evergreen tree, native in Brazil. It is grown for its edible fruits or as a garden ornamental. |
| Notes: | The seeds are spread by birds and it is known as an occasional escape along forest margins in the Eastern Highlands. It is not a problem invader but may become so in the future, if not controlled. |
| Derivation of specific name: | |
| Habitat: | On forest margins |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Native to South America (Brazil) and naturalised elsewhere |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | E |
| Growth form(s): | Tree, shrub over 2 m. |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Saturday 19 August 2006 |
| Literature: |
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. White, F. (1978). Myrtaceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Page 186. |
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Flora of Malawi: Psidium cattleianumFlora of Malawi: cultivated Psidium cattleianum
Flora of Mozambique: cultivated Psidium cattleianum
Flora of Zambia: cultivated Psidium cattleianum
Flora of Zimbabwe: cultivated Psidium cattleianum
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Psidium cattleianumAfrican Plant Database: Psidium cattleianum
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Psidium cattleianum
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Psidium cattleianum
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Psidium cattleianum
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iNaturalist: Psidium cattleianum
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Psidium cattleianum
JSTOR Plant Science: Psidium cattleianum
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Psidium cattleianum
Plants of the World Online: Psidium cattleianum
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Wikipedia: Psidium cattleianum
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