Silvery velvet seed, Black guava
Guettarda argentea
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A tree. The fruit are small and dark purple. They are about 1 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Hispaniola, Jamaica, South America, West Indies (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Guettarda argentea var. glabrata Urb.; Guettarda speciosa Aubl.; Matthiola argentea (Lam.) Kuntze;