Feijoa
Feijoa, commonly known as pineapple guava, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its unique, aromatic fruit. Boasting a delightful flavor profile of pineapple, strawberry, and guava, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its antioxidant properties and ability to support overall immune health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Feijoa
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Feijoa | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
Activities
Feijoa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |