Ugni molinae, Myrtus ugni
Chilean guava
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Ugni molinae, Myrtus ugni.
Plant photos
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Flowers of Ugni molinae.
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0
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Fruit and foliage of Ugni molinae.
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Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Chilean guava
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Chileense guave
- French
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- Myrte du Chili
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist, Wet
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun
Uses
Fruit, Leaves, Condiment, Coffee, Tea
Hedge
Description
Fruit - eaten raw or cooked. It has a delicious, highly aromatic flavor reminiscent of wild strawberries. The fruits have a diameter of about 15 mm. The leaves can be used as tea, and the roasted seeds as a coffee substitute.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Ugni molinae Turcz., name ID 209701, row 1112326; Myrtus ugni Molina, name ID 132849, row 112718
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 176671; name ID 209690; Ugni Turcz.. Family column.
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