Araca-pera, Brazilian guava
Psidium angulatum

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The leaves have wavy edges. The fruit are 5-8 cm long.

Not in The Plant List.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

The juice is sour so needs to be diluted and sweetened.

Edible parts

Fruit - juice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bayabas

Synonyms

Britoa acida (DC.) O Berg; Guajava acutangula (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze; Psidium acidum Mart. ex O. Berg; Psidium grandiflorum Ruiz & Pav. Psidium persoonii McVaugh;