Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentale
ID:
1330312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Landrum & Parra-Os.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 66: 312 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342766

Common Names

  • Psidium occidentale
  • Occidentale Psidium
  • Occidentale

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Description

Psidium occidentale (also called Western Guava, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It typically grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 2,000-3,000m. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Psidium occidentale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psidium occidentale has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves and a single white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psidium occidentale is a small to medium-sized tree that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Psidium occidentale

Psidium occidentale is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in the islands of Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and Cuba.

Psidium occidentale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium occidentale?

Psidium occidentale

What is the common name of Psidium occidentale?

Western guava

Where is Psidium occidentale found?

Psidium occidentale is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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

Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.
Carlos Alberto Parra-Osorio (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parra-Os.' in the authors string.