Guavaberry
| Scientific Name | Myrciaria floribunda |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Rumberry |
| Edible Part | Fruit |
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| Origin | Caribbean |
The guavaberry or rumberry (Myrciaria floribunda or Eugenia floribunda) is a fruit tree which grows in the Caribbean. The guavaberry is a close relative of camu-camu. It should not be confused with the guava.
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Description
A Summary
Origin
Guavaberry trees can be found growing wild in Central America, South America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and on many islands in the Lesser Antilles.
Adaptation
The guavaberry has also been introduced to Florida, Hawaii, Bermuda, and the Philippines.
Foliage
Guavaberry trees or shrubs grow in a variety of shapes and sizes up to 60 feet high. They have red-brown branches and small pink and white flowers.
Flower Description
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Fruit Description
The fruit, which are roughly half the size of cherries, are yellow-orange or dark-red with tanginess of a guava containing a small amount of translucent flesh surrounding a stone. Taste of the fruit has recognizable fair sweetness.
Seed Description
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Varieties
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Propagation
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Seed Propagation
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Grafting
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Air Layering
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Growing Conditions
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Location
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Soil
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Irrigation
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Care and Growth
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Pruning
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Fertilization
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Pest and Disease
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Frost Protection
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Harvest
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Food Uses
Guavaberry is used to make jams and drinks. Guavaberry liqueur, which is made from rum, is a common Christmas drink on many of the islands, particularly in Sint Maarten and the Virgin Islands. The colonists from Denmark and Holland found it could flavor rum by infusion similar to infused schnapps. In the Dominican Republic it is associated with the eastern town of San Pedro de Macoris which has a large population of Eastern Caribbean descent.
Commercial Potential
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Other Possible Uses
Guavaberry is also used for medicinal purposes.
Related Species
- Camu-camu (Myrciaria paraensis)
- Blue Grape (Myrciaria vexator)
- Jabuticaba (Plinia cauliflora)
- Rumberry (Myrciaria floribunda)
- Yellow Jaboticaba (Myrciaria glomerata)
