page_title: Guava
section_title: Etymology
hierarchical_section_title: Guava / Etymology
caption_attribution_description: Psidium cattleianum, Strawberry guava, waiawi ulaula, Piiholo, Maui
context_page_description: Guava is a common tropical fruit cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. Psidium guajava is a small tree in the myrtle family, native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. Although related species may also be called guavas, they belong to other species or genera, such as the pineapple guava, Acca sellowiana. In 2016, India was the largest producer of guavas, with 41% of the world total.
context_section_description: The term guava appears to have been derived from Arawak guayabo 'guava tree', via the Spanish guayaba. It has been adapted in many European and Asian languages, having a similar form.
caption: Strawberry guava, Psidium littorale var. cattleianum
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