Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hasslerianum
ID:
285102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Myrt. Paraguay : 9 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284434

Common Names

  • Hasslerianum
  • Hasslerianum Guava
  • Hasslerianum Strawberry Guava

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Description

Psidium hasslerianum (also called hasslerianum, guava, and many other common names) is a small tree in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and northern South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Psidium hasslerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psidium hasslerianum is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psidium hasslerianum is a small tree or shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with partial shade.

Where to Find Psidium hasslerianum

Psidium hasslerianum can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Psidium hasslerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium hasslerianum?

Psidium hasslerianum

What is the common name of Psidium hasslerianum?

Hassler's guava

What is the natural habitat of Psidium hasslerianum?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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,

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