Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brownianum
ID:
284990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 236 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284322

Common Names

  • Brownianum Psidium
  • Brownianum Guava
  • Guava

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Synonyms

  • Mitranthes brownianum (DC.) O.Berg [unknown]
  • Guajava macahensis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Psidium brownianum (also called Brown's guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It has oval leaves, white flowers, and yellow-green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Psidium brownianum 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 brownianum has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psidium brownianum 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-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Psidium brownianum

Psidium brownianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia.

Psidium brownianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium brownianum?

Psidium brownianum

What is the common name of Psidium brownianum?

Cattley Guava

What is the natural habitat of Psidium brownianum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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-166647: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.