Psidium acutangulum
Psidium guajava, commonly known as guava, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated for its potent therapeutic properties. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, its leaves and fruits are extensively used to treat digestive issues, support immune health, and reduce inflammation, making it a vital resource in traditional herbal medicine worldwide.
- Scientific name: Psidium acutangulum
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Psidium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Psidium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Psidium acutangulum, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In the Netherlands, it is referred to as Coronilla, while in Portuguese-speaking regions, it is commonly called Araçá-pera. Furthermore, in Chinese, the plant is identified by the name 尖果番石榴.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | Coronilla | Wikidata |
| pt | Araçá-pera | Wikidata |
| zh | 尖果番石榴 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the diverse landscapes of Northern South America. Specifically, its range extends through the territories of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. It also thrives across the vast regions of Venezuela. Furthermore, the distribution continues into the western parts of the continent, reaching into Bolivia. This pattern demonstrates that the species is widely spread across several distinct South American nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Psidium acutangulum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, guaijaverin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| guaijaverin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Psidium acutangulum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Psidium acutangulum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |