Psidium friedrichsthalianum
Psidium friedrichsthalinum
Psidium friedrichsthalianum, commonly known as the Brazilian guava, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal medicine. Rich in bioactive compounds like polyphenols and flavonoids, it possesses potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. This versatile species offers promising therapeutic potential for treating various digestive and inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Psidium friedrichsthalianum
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, falling into the family Myrtaceae. Finally, the species is identified by its 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 is known by several different names depending on the language and region. In English, it is referred to as Psidium friedrichsthalinum, while in Turkish, it is written as Psidium friedrichsthalium. In French, the common name is Goyavier du Costa Rica, which corresponds to the Dutch name Costa Rica-guave. Additionally, in Hebrew, it is called גויאבת קוסטה ריקה.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | Costa Rica-guave | Wikidata |
| fr | Goyavier du Costa Rica | Wikidata |
| en | Psidium friedrichsthalinum | Wikidata |
| tr | Psidium friedrichsthalium | Wikidata |
| he | גויאבת קוסטה ריקה | Wikidata |
| zh | 哥斯大黎加芭樂 | Wikidata |
| es | Cas | Wikidata |
| en | Costa Rican Guava | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in North and Central America. In Mexico, its presence is documented throughout both the Southwest and Southeast territories. Moving south into Central America, the species can be found within the borders of Belize. The range also extends into El Salvador, where it occupies specific ecological niches. Additionally, its geographical reach includes the diverse landscapes of Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
Chemicals
Psidium friedrichsthalianum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hydroxycinnamic acids, ellagitannins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxycinnamic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagitannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |