Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrum
ID:
285199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 311 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284531

Common Names

  • Black Guava
  • Mountain Guava
  • Tropical Guava

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Description

Psidium nigrum (also called Black 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 nigrum 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 nigrum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psidium nigrum 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 nigrum

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

Psidium nigrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium nigrum?

Psidium nigrum

What is the common name of Psidium nigrum?

Black guava

What is the natural habitat of Psidium nigrum?

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,