Psidium maribense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart. ex DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 233 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284503
Common Names
- Psidium maribense
- Marib Guava
- Marib Strawberry Guava
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psidium maribense (also called Maracaibo guava, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. It is native to Venezuela and is found in tropical and subtropical climates in the Americas. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.
Uses & Benefits
Psidium maribense 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 maribense 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 maribense 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 maribense
Psidium maribense can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Psidium maribense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium maribense?
Psidium maribense
What is the natural habitat of Psidium maribense?
It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.
What are the common uses of Psidium maribense?
The fruit of Psidium maribense 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-166817: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.