Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosum
ID:
285320

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Parodi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 7: 64 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284652

Common Names

  • Tomentose Guava
  • Guava
  • Psidium tomentosum

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Description

Psidium tomentosum (also called hairy guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to Central and South America, 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 tomentosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psidium tomentosum 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 tomentosum is a shrub or small tree that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The best time to sow the seeds is in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer or fall. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Psidium tomentosum

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

Psidium tomentosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium tomentosum?

Psidium tomentosum

What is the common name of Psidium tomentosum?

Guava

What is the family of Psidium tomentosum?

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,

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