Psidium nannophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 25: 270 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284527
Common Names
- Nannophyllum Guava
- Mountain Guava
- Tropical Guava
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psidium nannophyllum (also called Dwarf Guava, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed habitats. It has oval-shaped leaves, white flowers, and small, round, edible fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Psidium nannophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in potpourri and fragrant sachets. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psidium nannophyllum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and green.
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Psidium nannophyllum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Psidium nannophyllum
Psidium nannophyllum can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Psidium nannophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium nannophyllum?
Psidium nannophyllum
What is the common name of Psidium nannophyllum?
Small-leaved guava
What is the natural habitat of Psidium nannophyllum?
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-166839: Based on the initial data import
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.