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Costa Rican guava

Psidium friedrichsthalianum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), and India.

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Names in Other Languages

Spanish arrayán
French goyavier de Costa Rica
Portuguese araçá-boi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Costa Rican guava?
The scientific name of Costa Rican guava is Psidium friedrichsthalianum. It belongs to the genus Psidium.
Where does Costa Rican guava live?
Costa Rican guava is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), and India.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), India.
What family does Costa Rican guava belong to?
Costa Rican guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum) belongs to the genus Psidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.
What kingdom does Costa Rican guava belong to?
Costa Rican guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Costa Rican guava?
The closest relatives of Costa Rican guava in the genus Psidium include Guava, Strawberry guava, Brazilian Guava, Mountain Guava.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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