Guettarda argentea
Black Guava, Silvery Velvetseed
Also known as: Guettarda argentea var. glabrata Urb. +3 more
- Guettarda argentea var. glabrata Urb.
- Guettarda constricta Britton
- Guettarda potamophila Urb.
- Matthiola argentea (Lam.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Guettarda argentea (commonly known as Black Guava or Silvery Velvetseed) is a shrub or tree within the Rubiaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
French Guiana, Haiti, Jamaica