Psidium scopulorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ekman & Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 465 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284621
Common Names
- Scopulorum Guava
- Cattley Guava
- Strawberry Guava
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psidium scopulorum (also called rock guava, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry forests and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Psidium scopulorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psidium scopulorum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psidium scopulorum 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 scopulorum
Psidium scopulorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Brazil.
Psidium scopulorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium scopulorum?
Psidium scopulorum
What is the common name of Psidium scopulorum?
Rock guava
What is the native range of Psidium scopulorum?
Mexico
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-166926: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.