Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laruotteanum
ID:
285139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cambess.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 2: 282 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284471

Common Names

  • Larutte's Guava
  • Mountain Guava
  • Tropical Guava

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Synonyms

  • Psidium warmingianum Kiaersk. [illegitimate]
  • Psidium capibaryense Barb.Rodr. ex Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Guajava larnotteana Kuntze [deprecated]

Description

Psidium laruotteanum (also called Laruotte guava, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Brazil. 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 laruotteanum 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 laruotteanum is white with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psidium laruotteanum is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is grown from seed or cuttings and prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. Pruning is necessary to maintain a bushy shape and to encourage flowering and fruiting.

Where to Find Psidium laruotteanum

Psidium laruotteanum is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Psidium laruotteanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium laruotteanum?

Psidium laruotteanum

What is the common name of Psidium laruotteanum?

Laruotte's guava

What is the natural habitat of Psidium laruotteanum?

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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