Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reversum
ID:
285258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 84 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284590

Common Names

  • Reversum Guava
  • Cattley Guava
  • Strawberry Guava

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Description

Psidium reversum (also called reversed 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 reversum is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its medicinal properties. The fruits are used to make jellies, jams, and juices. The leaves can be used to make tea, and the plant can be used as a hedge or border in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Psidium reversum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Psidium reversum is a small shrub native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 3 meters. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Psidium reversum

Psidium reversum is native to Central and South America.

Psidium reversum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium reversum?

Psidium reversum

What is the common name of Psidium reversum?

Reverse guava

What is the native range of Psidium reversum?

Mexico and Central 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,

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