Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
285183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 77 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284515

Common Names

  • Psidium montanum
  • Mountain Guava
  • Mountain Strawberry Guava

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Description

Psidium montanum (also called mountain 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 South America 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 montanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psidium montanum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psidium montanum 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 montanum

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

Psidium montanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium montanum?

Psidium montanum

What is the natural habitat of Psidium montanum?

It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

What are the common uses of Psidium montanum?

The fruit of Psidium montanum 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,

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