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26-547: The King's Room (Danish: Kongeværelset) is located on the eighth floor of the warehouse and is the former meeting room of the trade commission which managed the West India Company. The wallpaper depicts guava leaves and fruits which were imported from the West Indies. The room also contain a set of 12 original chairs, believed to have been designed by Harsdorff for the room. The name of the room originates from

52-595: A major problem in the Galápagos Islands . The plant is used in many different shampoo products for its scent. It is also becoming a popular bonsai species and is currently quite popular in India and Eastern Asia. Guava is a perennial tree that grows well under sun or warm temperatures. Therefore, it appears in numerous countries that have tropical weather or subtropical. Guava has a habitat contributing along roadside, grassland, or near sea level to 1600m, and it

78-492: A new plant can be severed from the parent and transplanted into soil. This method is particularly beneficial for guava due to its high success rate and ability to produce fruit-bearing plants quickly. Psidium guajava Psidium guajava , the common guava , yellow guava , lemon guava , or apple guava is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean , Central America and South America . It

104-594: A primary host of the Caribbean fruit fly and must be protected against infestation in areas of Florida where this pest is present. Guavas are cultivated in several tropical and subtropical countries. Several species are grown commercially; apple guava and its cultivars are those most commonly traded internationally. Guavas also grow in southwestern Europe, specifically the Costa del Sol on Málaga , (Spain) and Greece where guavas have been commercially grown since

130-548: A story which has it that on 2 April 1801 King Frederick VI followed the Battle of Copenhagen from the room. However, no documentation exists and it would have been impossible to see anything but smoke from the position. The three lower floors are dedicated to the Royal Cast Collection which exhibits more than 2,000 plaster casts of sculptures and reliefs from museums, temples, churches, and public places around

156-486: A very rapid acceleration in growth rate takes over. From seed, common guavas may bloom and set fruit in as few as two years or as many as eight. Cuttings , grafting , and air layering are more commonly used as a propagation method in commercial groves. Highly adaptable, guavas can be easily grown as container plants in temperate regions, though their ability to bloom and set fruit is somewhat less predictable. In some tropical locations, guavas can become invasive. It has become

182-781: Is a rich source of dietary fiber and vitamin C (275% of the Daily Value , DV), with moderate levels of folic acid (12% DV, table). Raw guava contains lycopene (table). Note: All nutrient values including protein and fiber are in %DV per 100 grams of the food item. Significant values are highlighted in light Gray color and bold letters. Cooking reduction = % Maximum typical reduction in nutrients due to boiling without draining for ovo-lacto-vegetables group Q = Quality of Protein in terms of completeness without adjusting for digestability. Guava leaves contain both carotenoids and polyphenols , such as (+)-gallocatechin and leucocyanidin . As some of these phytochemicals produce

208-411: Is a small tree in the myrtle family ( Myrtaceae ), native to Mexico , Central America , the Caribbean and northern South America . The name guava is also given to some other species in the genus Psidium such as strawberry guava ( Psidium cattleyanum ) and to the pineapple guava, Feijoa sellowiana . In 2019, 55 million tonnes of guavas were produced worldwide, led by India with 45% of

234-563: Is also eaten with a pinch of salt and pepper, cayenne powder or a mix of spices (masala) . In the Philippines, ripe guava is used in cooking sinigang . Guava is a snack in Cuba as pastelitos de guayaba ; and in Taiwan, sold on many street corners and night markets during hot weather, accompanied by packets of dried plum powder mixed with sugar and salt for dipping. In east Asia, guava

260-465: Is an effective method for propagating guava plant. It allows for the production of new plants while maintaining the parent plant’s characteristics. This technique involves selecting a healthy branch making a small incision on the branch, and applying rooting hormone to encourage root development. The branch is then wrapped in moist peat moss and covered with plastic to help retain moisture. After several weeks, roots will form and once established. After that

286-439: Is commonly eaten with sweet and sour dried plum powder mixtures. Guava juice is consumed in many countries. The fruit is also often included in fruit salads. Because of its high level of pectin , guavas are extensively used to make candies, preserves , jellies , jams , and marmalades (such as Brazilian goiabada and Colombian and Venezuelan bocadillo ), and as a marmalade jam served on toast. Red guavas can be used as

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312-509: Is easily pollinated by insects; when cultivated, it is pollinated mainly by the common honey bee, Apis mellifera . Widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, guava fruits can range in size from as small as an apricot to as large as a grapefruit. Various cultivars have white, pink, or red flesh; a few varieties feature red (instead of green or yellow) skin. When cultivated from seed, guavas are notable for their extremely slow growth rate for several months, before

338-609: Is more prevalent in humid grassland. The leaves of P. guajava contain the flavonol morin , morin-3-O-lyxoside , morin-3-O-arabinoside , quercetin and quercetin-3-O-arabinoside . Guava wood from Hawaii is commonly used for the smoking of meat. The wood is resistant to insect and fungal attack. The density of oven-dry wood is about 670 kg/m (1,130 lb/cu yd) and has been found suitable for roof trusses in Nigeria . Psidium guajava has been used in traditional medicine by many cultures throughout Central America,

364-594: The Caribbean region. Archaeological sites in Peru yielded evidence of guava cultivation as early as 2500 BC. Guava was adopted as a crop in subtropical and tropical Asia, parts of the United States (from Tennessee and North Carolina, southward, as well as the west and Hawaii), tropical Africa, and Oceania. Guavas were introduced to Florida , US in the 19th century and are grown there as far north as Sarasota , Chipley , Waldo and Fort Pierce . However, they are

390-516: The Ello Sphinx ( Erinnyis ello ), Eupseudosoma aberrans , E. involutum , and Hypercompe icasia . Mites , like Pronematus pruni and Tydeus munsteri , are known to be crop pests of the apple guava ( P. guajava ) and perhaps other species. The bacterium Erwinia psidii causes rot diseases of the apple guava. The fruit is cultivated and favored by humans, and many other animals such as birds consume it, readily dispersing

416-405: The United States. In Cuba and Mexico, the leaves are used in barbecues. Guava fruits, usually 4 to 12 centimetres ( 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 to 4 + 1 ⁄ 2  in) long, are round or oval depending on the species. They have a pronounced and typical fragrance, similar to lemon rind but less sharp. The outer skin may be rough, often with a bitter taste, or soft and sweet. Varying between species,

442-489: The base of salted products such as sauces, substituting for tomatoes , especially to minimize the acidity. A drink may be made from an infusion of guava fruits and leaves, which in Brazil is called chá-de-goiabeira , i.e., "tea" of guava tree leaves. A raw common guava is 81% water, 14% carbohydrates , 3% protein , and 0.5% fat (table). In a reference amount of 100 grams (3.5 oz), raw guava supplies 68 calories and

468-443: The beverage agua fresca is often made with guava. The entire fruit is a key ingredient in punch , and the juice is often used in culinary sauces (hot or cold), ales, candies, dried snacks, fruit bars, and desserts, or dipped in chamoy . Pulque de guayaba ("guayaba" is Spanish for guava) is a common alcoholic beverage in these regions. In many countries, guava is eaten raw, typically cut into quarters or eaten like an apple; it

494-416: The fruit skin and flesh color, guavas that are red-orange tend to have more polyphenol and carotenoid content than yellow-green ones. Guava seed oil may be used for culinary or cosmetics products. It is rich in linoleic acid . Since the 1950s, guavas – particularly the leaves – have been studied for their constituents, potential biological properties and history in folk medicine . Guavas are one of

520-564: The middle of the 20th century and they proliferate as cultivars. Mature trees of most species are fairly cold-hardy and can survive temperatures slightly colder than −4 °C (25 °F) for short periods of time, but younger plants will likely freeze to the ground. Guavas are of interest to home growers in subtropical areas as one of the few tropical fruits that can grow to fruiting size in pots indoors. When grown from seed, guava trees can bear fruit in two years, and can continue to do so for forty years. The most frequently eaten species, and

546-554: The most common hosts for fruit flies like A. suspensa , which lay their eggs in overripe or spoiled guavas. The larvae of these flies then consume the fruit until they can proceed into the pupa stage. This parasitism has led to millions in economic losses for nations in Central America. Fungal pathogens, Neopestalotiopsis and Pestalotiopsis species are causal agents of guava scab in Colombia. Air layering

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572-437: The one often simply referred to as "the guava", is the apple guava ( Psidium guajava ). Guavas are typical Myrtoideae , with tough dark heavy leaves that are opposite, simple, elliptic to ovate, and 5–15 centimetres (2–6 in) long. The flowers are white, with five petals and numerous stamens . The fruits are many-seeded berries . Psidium species are eaten by the caterpillars of some Lepidoptera , mainly moths like

598-489: The seeds in their droppings. In Hawaii , strawberry guava ( P. littorale ) has become an aggressive invasive species threatening extinction to more than 100 other plant species. By contrast, several guava species have become rare due to habitat destruction and at least one (Jamaican guava, P. dumetorum ), is already extinct. Guava wood is used for meat smoking in Hawaii, and is used at barbecue competitions across

624-555: The skin can be any thickness, is usually green before maturity, but may be yellow, maroon, or green when ripe. The pulp inside may be sweet or sour and off-white ("white" guavas) to deep pink ("red" guavas). The seeds in the central pulp vary in number and hardness, depending on species. In 2019, world production of guavas was 55 million tonnes , led by India with 45% of the total (see table). Other major producers were China and Thailand. In Mexico and other Latin American countries,

650-615: The total. Botanically, guavas are berries . The term guava appears to have been in use since the mid- 16th century . The name derived from the Taíno , a language of the Arawaks as guayabo for guava tree via the Spanish for guayaba . It has been adapted in many European and Asian languages, having a similar form. Guavas originated from an area thought to extend from Mexico, Central America or northern South America throughout

676-544: The world. The upper floors display costumes from the Royal Danish Theatre . Admission to the building is free (open on Tuesdays and Sundays). 55°41′10″N 12°35′50″E  /  55.6862°N 12.5973°E  / 55.6862; 12.5973 Guava Guava ( / ˈ ɡ w ɑː v ə / GWAH -və ) is a common tropical fruit cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. The common guava Psidium guajava (lemon guava, apple guava)

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