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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Psidium cattleyanum Wienw. var. lucidum

For a description of the species see Psidium cattleyanum Wienw. The variety lucidum has whitish-yellow fruit rather than reddish-purple, and yellow flesh. [RHSD]. The fruits are often a little larger.

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data.

History at Camden Park

Guava ‘Cattley’s white’ is listed in all published catalogues. There is doubt about this identification, ‘Cattley’s white’ could also be a form of Psidium cattleyanum with white flesh. The species is somewhat variable in this regard as well as in fruit colour and other characters.

Notes

See also Psidium cattleyanum Wienw. and Psidium guajava L.

Published Apr 27, 2010 - 04:25 PM | Last updated Apr 27, 2010 - 04:29 PM

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Family Myrtaceae
Category
Region of origin

Brazil
Synonyms
  • Psidium littorale Raddi var. littorale
Common Name

Yellow strawberry guava, Lemon guava
Name in the Camden Park Record

Guava (Cattley’s white)
Confidence level low