Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahianum
ID:
837245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Landrum & Funch

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 74 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836580

Common Names

  • Psidium bahianum
  • Bahianum Psidium
  • Bahianum Psidium

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Description

Psidium bahianum (also called Bahia guava, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its oval-shaped, green leaves. It is found in humid, tropical regions, such as in the Amazon rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Psidium bahianum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psidium bahianum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psidium bahianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.

Where to Find Psidium bahianum

Psidium bahianum can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Psidium bahianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium bahianum?

Psidium bahianum

What type of plant is Psidium bahianum?

Tree

Where is Psidium bahianum native to?

South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373867: Based on the initial data import
Leslie R. Landrum (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landrum' in the authors string.
Ligia Silveira Funch (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Funch' in the authors string.