Psidium hotteanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(10): 21 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284439
Common Names
- Hotteanum
- Hotteanum Guava
- Hotteanum Strawberry Guava
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psidium hotteanum (also called hotteanum, 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 hotteanum 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 hotteanum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psidium hotteanum 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 hotteanum
Psidium hotteanum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Psidium hotteanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium hotteanum?
Psidium hotteanum
What are the common names of Psidium hotteanum?
Common names of Psidium hotteanum include guava, guayaba, and guayabo.
What is the natural habitat of Psidium hotteanum?
Psidium hotteanum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
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-166758: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.