Rough velvetseed
Guettarda scabra

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 3-10 m tall. The crown is open and spreading. The trunk is 10 cm across. The leaves are opposite. They are narrowly oval and 15 cm long. They are rough. The fruit are red and velvety.

It is an at risk plant.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bahamas, Bolivia, Caribbean, Central America, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Hispaniola, Jamaica, North America, Puerto Rico, South America, St Lucia, Trinidad, USA, Venezuela, Virgin islands, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be used as a hedge or living fence. It can be grown from cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Carapacho, Wild guave

Synonyms

Guettarda ambigua DC.; Guettarda rugosa Sw.; Matthiola scabra L.;