Feijoa sellowiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Berg) O.Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 14(1): 615. 1859 [15 Jan 1859]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966944
Common Names
- Feijoa sellowiana
- Sellow's Feijoa
- Sellowiana Feijoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Feijoa sellowiana (also called Pineapple Guava, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is often found in gardens or near buildings, as it is tolerant of shade and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Feijoa sellowiana is an ornamental plant that is grown for its edible fruit. The fruit can be eaten raw or used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves. It is also used to make wine and liqueurs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Feijoa sellowiana has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Feijoa sellowiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Feijoa sellowiana
Feijoa sellowiana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Feijoa genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84305: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.