Psidium pulverulentum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Krug & Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 567 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284578
Common Names
- Pulverulent Guava
- Strawberry Guava
- Cattley Guava
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Psidium pulverulentum (also called powdery guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It typically grows in moist forests, but can also be found in dry forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psidium pulverulentum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Psidium pulverulentum are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and slender, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psidium pulverulentum 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 pulverulentum
Psidium pulverulentum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Psidium pulverulentum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium pulverulentum?
Psidium pulverulentum
What is the common name of Psidium pulverulentum?
Powdery guava
What is the natural habitat of Psidium pulverulentum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166887: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.