guava
Psidium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Guava, scientifically known as Psidium, is a versatile tropical fruit cherished for its exceptional nutritional profile. Beyond its delicious flavor, this plant offers significant medicinal benefits, particularly for digestive health and immune support. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, guava serves as a potent natural remedy in traditional medicine.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Guava · Guavas
- Scientific synonyms
- Corynemyrtus · Cuiavus · 5 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- guava
- guavas
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PsidiumSynonyms
- Corynemyrtus
- Cuiavus
- Guajava
- Mitropsidium
- Mitranthes
- Calyptropsidium
- Episyzygium
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Guajava
- Cuiavus
- Mitropsidium
- Corynemyrtus
- Calyptropsidium
- Guayaba
- Guayabas
German:
- Guaven
- Guayaven
- Araçá
- Guaven
Sources: 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 and the family Myrtaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Psidium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Psidium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple regions across the Atlantic. Within the Macaronesian archipelago, it can be found inhabiting the Azores and the Canary Islands. Its presence further extends to the islands of Cape Verde and Madeira. Moving toward the African continent, the species is also located in West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its range includes the nation of Burkina.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Azores |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| Macaronesia | Madeira |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Psidium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include METHYL GALLATE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| METHYL GALLATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
METHYL GALLATE
- Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan