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Psidium guajava
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Psidium guajava, the common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava, or apple guava is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Americas. It is pollinated by insects. When cultivated, it is pollinated mainly by the common honey bee, Apis mellifera.
FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusPsidium
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial
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Explore additional details about Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.
Botanical Information
Scientific NamePsidium guajava
Common NameGuava
FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusPsidium
Physical Characteristics
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Pests & Diseases
- Aphids
- Whiteflies
- Spider mites
- Mealybugs
- Thrips
- Leaf spot
- Root rot
- Powdery mildew
- Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.