Wild guava
Calycolpus goetheanus
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A small tree. The leaves are opposite. The flowers are large and pink to white. They are in the axils of leaves. The fruit is a black berry.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
America, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The fruit is eaten especially by children.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Aware tampipipyo, Awarinamedi, Kakurio, Reperepeshi, Wariaba mohaka, Wayawitu
Synonyms
Calycolpus angustifolius L. Riley; Calycolpus glaber (Benth.) O. Berg; Myrtus goetheana Mart. ex DC.; and others