Guavaberry
Myrciaria floribunda
- Native to:
- Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
Vmatosc
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Myrciaria
- Species:
- Myrciaria floribunda
- USDA Symbol:
- MYFL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; viability decreases rapidly after extraction from fruit.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Clean seeds and plant in 2 in. germination trays. Cover with 0.25 inch of commercial potting soil.
Establishment: Fruits are collected directly from the tree. M.floribunda is found in Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and parts of the Lesser Antilles. Also from southern Mexico through to Colombia, Venezuela, east Brazil and Peru. In St. Thomas, the trees are found primarily on the north side of the island. Some are wild trees and some planted.
Source: npn.rngr.net