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Ugni molinae, Myrtus ugni

Chilean guava

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Chilean guava
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Chileense guave
French
  • Myrte du Chili
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

General information

Scientific name: Ugni molinae, Myrtus ugni
Accepted name (Kew): Ugni molinae View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.

Sources [1]
Botanical family: Myrtaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Ugni (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Chilean guava

Plant characteristics

Layer: Shrub
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Growth rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 7-11
Soil moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit, Leaves, Condiment, Coffee, Tea
Edibility rating:
(5)
Medicinal rating:
(0)
Functions:
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

Harvest starts: 01/10
Harvest ends: 30/11

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    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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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.