Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macahense
ID:
285162

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 605 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284494

Common Names

  • Psidium macahense
  • Macahense Guava
  • Macahense Strawberry Guava

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Description

Psidium macahense (also called Brazilian guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It typically grows in moist forests, but can also be found in dry forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psidium macahense 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 macahense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Psidium macahense 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 macahense

Psidium macahense can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Psidium macahense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium macahense?

Psidium macahense

What is the common name of Psidium macahense?

Macahense guava

What is the natural habitat of Psidium macahense?

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,