Psidium misionum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Legrand
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 9: 284 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284512
Common Names
- Psidium misionum
- Mission Guava
- Mission Strawberry Guava
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psidium misionum (also called mission guava, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates in the Americas. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.
Uses & Benefits
Psidium misionum is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and for its medicinal properties. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psidium misionum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psidium misionum is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is grown from seed or cuttings and prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. Pruning is necessary to maintain a bushy shape and to encourage flowering and fruiting.
Where to Find Psidium misionum
Psidium misionum can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Psidium misionum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium misionum?
Psidium misionum
What is the natural habitat of Psidium misionum?
It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.
What are the common uses of Psidium misionum?
The fruit of Psidium misionum is edible and is often used in jams, jellies, and other food products.
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-166825: Based on the initial data import
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.