Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Parodi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 7: 65 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284301
Common Names
- Arasa-hu Psidium
- Arasa-hu Guava
- Guava
Description
Psidium arasa-hu (also called Arasa-hu Guava, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and can grow up to 5 meters tall. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psidium arasa-hu is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psidium arasa-hu has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psidium arasa-hu is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Once established, it requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Psidium arasa-hu
Psidium arasa-hu can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia.
Psidium arasa-hu FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium arasa-hu?
Psidium arasa-hu
What is the common name of Psidium arasa-hu?
Arasa-hu guava
What is the natural habitat of Psidium arasa-hu?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Psidium genus
Psidium acranthum,
Psidium acunae,
Psidium acutangulum,
Psidium albescens,
Psidium amplexicaule,
Psidium appendiculatum,
Psidium australe,
Psidium balium,
Psidium brevifolium,
Psidium brownianum,
Psidium calyptranthoides,
Psidium cattleianum,
Psidium celastroides,
Psidium cymosum,
Psidium densicomum,
Psidium dictyophyllum,
Psidium donianum,
Psidium eugenii,
Psidium firmum,
Psidium friedrichsthalianum,
Psidium fulvum,
Psidium glaziovianum,
Psidium grandifolium,
Psidium guajava,
Psidium guineense,
Psidium guyanense,
Psidium haitiense,
Psidium hasslerianum,
Psidium hotteanum,
Psidium inaequilaterum,
Psidium itanareense,
Psidium jakuscianum,
Psidium kennedyanum,
Psidium langsdorffii,
Psidium laruotteanum,
Psidium longipetiolatum,
Psidium loustalotii,
Psidium macahense,
Psidium maribense,
Psidium minutifolium,
Psidium misionum,
Psidium montanum,
Psidium munizianum,
Psidium myrsinites,
Psidium myrtoides,
Psidium nannophyllum,
Psidium navasense,
Psidium nummularia,
Psidium nutans,
Psidium oblongatum,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,