အာဆီယံသပြေ

Myanmar Name – အာဆီယံသပြေ

Common Name – Tortugan Guava

Botanical Name – Eugenia cuneata Wall.

Family Name – Myrtaceae

Habitat – Native to regions with subtropical or tropical climates. It can be found in various habitats, including forests, woodlands, and scrublands, often in well-drained soils.

Habit – A small to medium-sized shrub or tree, reaching heights of around 1 to 5 meters (3 to 16 feet). It may have a spreading or upright habit, depending on environmental conditions.

Bark – Smooth and may have a greenish or reddish hue. As the plant matures, the bark tends to become rougher and may develop fissures or ridges.

Leaves – Generally glossy and elliptical in shape, with a leathery texture. They are arranged opposite each other along the stems and can vary in size, ranging from 2 to 8 centimeters in length.

Inflorescence – Clusters of small, white or cream-colored flowers. These flowers are often fragrant and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower – Small and have five petals. They may also have prominent stamens and a central stigma,

Fruit & Seed – Spherical or oval in shape. These fruits usually ripen to a dark purple or black color and contain one or more seeds.

Flowering and Fruiting Time – Flowers from April to July and fruiting From August to September.

Usage – Cultivated as an ornamental plant.