Psidium reptans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Legrand) Soares-Silva & Proença
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 203 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809855
Common Names
- Psidium reptans
- Reptans Psidium
- Psidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psidium reptans (also called Creeping Guava, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with fragrant, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Psidium reptans is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also known for its edible fruits, which are high in Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psidium reptans is a small, white, fragrant flower with a short, curved labellum. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psidium reptans is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter. Propagation is best done by cuttings or air layering. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Psidium reptans
Psidium reptans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Psidium reptans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium reptans?
Psidium reptans
What is the common name of Psidium reptans?
Creeping guava
Where does Psidium reptans grow?
It is found in tropical 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-348068: Based on the initial data import
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.
Carolyn Elinore Barnes Proença (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proença' in the authors string.
Lucia Helena Soares-Silva (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soares-Silva' in the authors string.