Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubrum
ID:
285274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1790

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284606

Common Names

  • Red Guava
  • Cattley Guava
  • Strawberry Guava

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Description

Psidium rubrum (also called red cattley guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to South America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psidium rubrum 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

Psidium rubrum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psidium rubrum is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray.

Where to Find Psidium rubrum

Psidium rubrum is native to Central and South America.

Psidium rubrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium rubrum?

Psidium rubrum

What is the common name of Psidium rubrum?

Red guava

What is the native range of Psidium rubrum?

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,