Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
striatulum
ID:
285306

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 2: 233 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284638

Common Names

  • Striate Guava
  • Guava
  • Psidium striatulum

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Synonyms

  • Guajava turbiniflora Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Psidium striatulum (also called striped 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 humid forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Psidium striatulum 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

The flower of Psidium striatulum is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small, with round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psidium striatulum 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 striatulum

Psidium striatulum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Psidium striatulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium striatulum?

Psidium striatulum

What is the common name of Psidium striatulum?

Brazilian Guava

What is the family of Psidium striatulum?

Myrtaceae

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,