Psidium araucanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soares-Silva & Proença
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158: 52 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836593
Common Names
- Psidium araucanum
- Araucanum Psidium
- Araucanum Psidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psidium araucanum (also called Chilean guava, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Chile. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its oval-shaped, green leaves. It is found in humid, tropical regions, such as in the rainforest understory.
Uses & Benefits
Psidium araucanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Psidium araucanum flower is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psidium araucanum can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Psidium araucanum
Psidium araucanum is found in the temperate forests of South America, including in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
Psidium araucanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium araucanum?
Psidium araucanum
What type of plant is Psidium araucanum?
Tree
Where is Psidium araucanum native to?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373882: Based on the initial data import
Carolyn Elinore Barnes Proença (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proença' in the authors string.
Lucia Helena Soares-Silva (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soares-Silva' in the authors string.