Psidium trilobum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(10): 20 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284654
Common Names
- Lemon Guava
- Strawberry Guava
- Cattley Guava
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psidium trilobum (also called three-lobed 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 trilobum 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 trilobum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psidium trilobum 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 trilobum
Psidium trilobum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Psidium trilobum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium trilobum?
Psidium trilobum
What is the common name of Psidium trilobum?
Guava
What is the family of Psidium trilobum?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166956: 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.