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Guava अमरूद

Psidium guajava

Assam Lemon (कागजी नेमु), Citrus limon var.
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Hindi
अमरूद
Botanical
Psidium guajava
Family
Myrtaceae

About the plant

The most forgiving fruit tree for a small Indian garden or a big pot.

Growing it

Prune after harvest; it fruits on new growth.

What it is for

Amrood fresh and in chutney; birds share the crop.

How to grow

Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Weekly
Season
Jun–Aug
Grows in
Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop
Mature size
3–6 m
First harvest
Fruit year three

Prune after harvest; it fruits on new growth.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Amrood fresh and in chutney; birds share the crop.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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