Why is the strawberry guava invasive

Red guava

The fruit, rich in fiber, potassium and vitamin C, due to its rapid deterioration, is consumed fresh locally or used to prepare jams, ice cream and drinks. Various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine; laboratory studies have shown promising therapeutic properties in the leaves and fruits.

Synonyms: Eugenia ferruginea Sieber ex C.Presl (1828); Psidium ferrugineum C.Presl (1828); Psidium obovatum Mart. ex DC. (1828); Psidium indicum Bojer (1837); Guajava cattleiana (Afzel. ex Sabine) Kuntze (1891); Psidium littorale Raddi (1823); Psidium variabile O.Berg (1857); Guajava obovata (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze (1891); Eugenia urceolata Cordem. (1895); Eugenia oxygona Koidz. (1918).

Guava-like fruit

It has the scientific name of strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum). The plant is easy to care for and grow. Also known as cattle guava, the tree has a shallow root system, making it perfect for growing near your home as an attractive border. Since it is native to Brazil, it grows best in a tropical climate.

The strawberry guava tree has a shallow root system that produces white flowers in spring. Clusters of berries that ripen in the summer follow the beautiful flowers. Once these berries reach a cherry red color, they are ready to devour. The fruit tastes sweet and tart strawberry.

The tree or shrub is very adaptable and can be grown outdoors. Even though it generally prefers warmer climates, the strawberry guava tree is quite hardy to temperatures as low as 22°F (-5°C).

As an evergreen shrub, the red strawberry guava tree can reach a height of 15 to 20 feet, but it is ideally pruned to 12 feet tall because the root system is relatively shallow and weak. If the cattle guava tree grows too tall, it could easily fall over due to strong winds.

Green guava

The guava (Psidium Guajava) is a tropical fruit, originally from America, whose cultivation and consumption has spread to countries all over the world, from India and China to the warmest regions of Europe. It comes from the guava tree, a shrub from which not only the fruit, but also its leaves and root are used for various purposes. Its intense aroma, its fleshy pulp and its flavor, which ranges from sweet to sweet and sour, have made it conquer the most exquisite palates. In addition, the guava has interesting properties when it comes to keeping our body in good condition, do you want to know what they are? In this article of unCOMO we discover the properties of guava, its benefits and contraindications.

Although there are different varieties of guava, in most cases it is a not too large fruit, ovoid in shape and usually does not exceed 200 grams in weight. Inside, it keeps a soft and delicious pulp but with abundant seeds. Its color varies between whitish yellow, pink and even intense red when the fruit is very ripe. Its predominant flavor is sweet, although generally with a hint of acidity. These are its main properties:

Chinese guava tree

Jaka or Jaquero tree. It is also known as Jack, Yaca, Panapén, Nangka, Jackfruit, Poor Man’s Fruit and other names. Its scientific name is Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family. It has much resemblance to Artocarpus altilis, known as Good Bread or Fruit Bread. It is native to Indonesia and South Asia. It is the National Fruit of Bangladesh and Indonesia.

Its stem is straight and smooth bark, brown and is provided with a dense crown. Its foliage is composed of long, oval, thick, glossy dark green leaves. All parts of this plant contain a sticky white latex.

Jaka is the largest known edible fruit. It is about 2 feet long and its weight can exceed 40 pounds. Its shell is very rough and thick, yellowish green when ripe. Inside are the seeds, which are surrounded by a yellow pulp that is edible, sweet and mild tasting, similar to melon or mango. The seeds are numerous and their shape is oval with a length between 2 and 3 centimeters.