Psidium loustalotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 48: 342 (1921 publ. 1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284489
Common Names
- Psidium loustalotii
- Loustalot's Guava
- Loustalot Guava
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psidium loustalotii (also called loustalotii, 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 loustalotii is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and for its medicinal properties. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psidium loustalotii is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psidium loustalotii is a small tree or shrub native to tropical America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Psidium loustalotii
Psidium loustalotii can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Psidium loustalotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium loustalotii?
Psidium loustalotii
What is the common name of Psidium loustalotii?
Loustalot's guava
What is the natural habitat of Psidium loustalotii?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166804: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.