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Guava

Psidium guajava

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (40 countries), Asia (20 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (13 countries), and South America (8 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Psidium guajava (Guava)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish goiabeira

French Goyave

German Guave

Portuguese Goiaba

Similar Species in Psidium

Psidium friedrichsthalianum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guava?

The scientific name of Guava is Psidium guajava. It belongs to the genus Psidium.

Where does Guava live?

Guava is found in Widely distributed across Africa (40 countries), Asia (20 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (13 countries), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso.

What family does Guava belong to?

Guava (Psidium guajava) belongs to the genus Psidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.

What kingdom does Guava belong to?

Guava (Psidium guajava) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Guava?

The closest relatives of Guava in the genus Psidium include Brazilian Guava, Costa Rican guava, Mountain Guava, Strawberry guava.