Psidium cattleyanum
Psidium cattleianum
Psidium cattleyanum, commonly known as the Guava plant, is a versatile tropical species celebrated for its therapeutic properties. Rich in essential vitamins and antioxidants, its leaves and fruits are utilized in traditional medicine to support digestive health, boost immunity, and provide anti-inflammatory benefits, making it a botanical powerhouse.
- Scientific name: Psidium cattleyanum
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Psidium cattleyanum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification concludes within the 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 cattleianum, is recognized by various regional designations. In Swedish, it is referred to as Psidium cattleianum (sv: Psidium cattleianum), while in Italian, it maintains the name Psidium cattleianum (it: Psidium cattleianum). Similarly, in Spanish, it is called Psidium cattleianum (es: Psidium cattleianum), and in French, it is known as Psidium cattleianum (fr: Psidium cattleianum). In Waray, it is also identified as Psidium cattleianum (war: Psidium cattleianum).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Psidium cattleianum | Wikidata |
| it | Psidium cattleianum | Wikidata |
| es | Psidium cattleianum | Wikidata |
| fr | Psidium cattleianum | Wikidata |
| war | Psidium cattleianum | Wikidata |
| ru | Гуава земляничная | Wikidata |
| nl | Aardbeiguave | Wikidata |
| ceb | Psidium cattleianum | Wikidata |
| pt | Araçá-rosa | Wikidata |
| vi | Phan thạch lựu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions. In the Macaronesia archipelago, it can be found growing in the Azores and Madeira. Its distribution extends significantly into West Tropical Africa, specifically within the country of Senegal. Furthermore, the species is present in West-Central Tropical Africa, occupying territories such as Gabon. Finally, it is also documented throughout the Gulf of Guinea Islands within the same West-Central region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Psidium cattleyanum, is known for producing edible fruits that are a significant component of its botanical structure. These fruits are typically fleshy and serve as the reproductive vessel for the plant, containing the seeds necessary for its propagation. In various traditional contexts, the nutritional and chemical properties found within the fruits are often studied for their potential medicinal value.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Psidium cattleyanum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, flavonols, resins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Psidium cattleyanum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Clastogenic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Clastogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |