Catesbaea spinosa
Prickly Apple, Prickly Apple
Other regional names: Spanish Guava
- Spanish Guava
Also known as: Catesbaea latifolia Lindl. +2 more
- Catesbaea latifolia Lindl.
- Catesbaea longiflora Sw.
- Catesbaea macrantha A.Rich.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Indigenous to South America, Catesbaea spinosa (commonly known as Prickly Apple) is a shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba