biological control agent used in Florida, and Hawaii. However, some insects cannot be used due to the potential for certain species to attack more than P. cattleyanum. Once such species, the sawfly (Haplostegus epimelas), attacked commercially produced guava plants in addition to invasive P. cattleyanum. Uses The whole fruit can be eaten as both the thin skin and juicy interior are soft and tasty. It can also be used to make jam. The skin is often removed for a sweeter flavour. The seeds are small and white in colour. Its leaves may be brewed for tea. The wood of the tree is hard, compact, durable, and resistant, and is used for lathe work, tool handles, charcoal, and firewood. The plant is indispensable for mixed planting in reforestation of reclaimed and protected areas in Brazil. Gallery References The Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia, Louis Glowinski, External links Psidium cattleianum (cattley guava) information from the HEAR project Photo of ripening yellow cattley guavas. Retrieved 2007-NOV-25. cattleyanum Flora of Brazil Ornamental trees Garden plants of South America Edible fruits ja:キバンジロウ