Feijoa
Feijoa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Feijoa, scientifically known as Acca sellowiana, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its aromatic, edible fruit. Often called pineapple guava, its unique flavor blends strawberry and guava notes. Beyond culinary uses, this hardy plant offers beautiful blossoms and dense foliage, making it an excellent ornamental garden addition.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
FeijoaSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Myrtaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Feijoa.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Feijoa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across two distinct regions of the world. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Additionally, the species has established a significant presence within New Zealand. Its range in this island nation extends across both New Zealand North and New Zealand South. Consequently, the plant thrives in diverse environments ranging from African landscapes to the various regions of New Zealand.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Western South America | Colombia |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Feijoa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Anticancer research
Preparations
Feijoa has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Feijoa extract, acetonic extract, calli extract, full acetonic Feijoa extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Feijoa extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acetonic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calli extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Full acetonic feijoa extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Feijoa extract
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
Acetonic extract
- The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology
Calli extract
- Heliyon
Full acetonic feijoa extract
- The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology