Psidium humile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 5: 211, t. 49 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284440
Common Names
- Humile
- Humile Guava
- Humile Strawberry Guava
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psidium humile (also called humile, 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 humile 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 humile 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 humile 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 humile
Psidium humile is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Psidium humile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium humile?
Psidium humile
What are the common names of Psidium humile?
Common names of Psidium humile include guava, guayaba, and guayabo.
What is the natural habitat of Psidium humile?
Psidium humile 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
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:600857-1: Based on the initial data import