Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymosum
ID:
285046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 464 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284378

Common Names

  • Cymose Guava
  • Cymose Strawberry Guava
  • Cymose Cattley Guava

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Description

Psidium cymosum (also called Wavy guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It has oval leaves, white flowers, and yellow-green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Psidium cymosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Psidium cymosum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psidium cymosum is a small evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a pot with a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide plenty of indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Psidium cymosum

Psidium cymosum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Psidium cymosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psidium cymosum?

Psidium cymosum

What is the common name of Psidium cymosum?

Cymosum guava

What is the native range of Psidium cymosum?

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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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