Psidium kennedyanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci. 7: 104 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284463
Common Names
- Kennedyanum
- Kennedyanum Guava
- Kennedyanum Strawberry Guava
Searching for Psidium kennedyanum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psidium kennedyanum (also called Kennedy's guava, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. The leaves are ovate to elliptic, and the flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psidium kennedyanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its edible fruit, which can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psidium kennedyanum is white with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Searching for Psidium kennedyanum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psidium kennedyanum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant can be grown in full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Psidium kennedyanum
Psidium kennedyanum is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Psidium kennedyanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium kennedyanum?
Psidium kennedyanum
What is the natural habitat of Psidium kennedyanum?
It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.
What are the common uses of Psidium kennedyanum?
The fruit of Psidium kennedyanum is edible and is often used in jams, jellies, and other food products.
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-166781: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.