Brazilian Perfumed Guava Fruit Plant (Psidium angulatum)

Bayabas Fruit (Psidium Acutangulum): A Tropical Delight

• Name: Bayabas Fruit (Psidium Acutangulum)
• Common Names: Araca Pera, Brazilian Guava, Para Guava
• Botanical Name: Psidium angulatum

General Information:

• Bayabas, scientifically Psidium Acutangulum, is a beautiful evergreen shrub or tree with a small, sparse crown. Native to South America, found in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, French Guiana, Surinam, and Guyana.
• The sulfur-yellow, apple-sized fruits are beloved for their exquisite taste, often gathered from the wild.
• Biting into Bayabas offers a creamy, tart-sweet, and juicy experience.
• Pleasant and aromatic, with hints of bananas and lemon. Eat raw, or used in jellies and juices.

Health Benefits:

• Potential benefits in managing blood sugar levels.
• Supports heart health for overall cardiovascular well-being.
• Offer relief from menstrual symptoms.
• Aids in maintaining a healthy gut.
• Low-calorie, nutrient-rich fruit for weight management.
• Preliminary research suggests anticancer effects.
• Fortifies the immune system naturally.
• Potential benefits for healthy and radiant skin.

Cultivation Insights:

• Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2 to 3 Years
• Maintenance: Moderate