Psidium
Psidium, commonly known as guava, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished for its diverse therapeutic properties. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and polyphenols, its leaves and fruits are extensively used to support digestive health, boost immunity, and combat inflammation, making it a cornerstone in traditional herbal medicine worldwide.
- Scientific name: Psidium
- 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 and the family Myrtaceae, it is specifically classified under 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, belonging to the genus Psidium, is known by various common names across different languages and regions. In Polish, it is referred to as Gujawa, while in Quechua, it is called Wayawa. In Tamil, it is known as கொய்யா, and in Odia, it is commonly called ପିଜୁଳି, whereas in Bengali, the name used is পেয়ারা.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Gujawa | Wikidata |
| qu | Wayawa | Wikidata |
| ta | கொய்யா | Wikidata |
| or | ପିଜୁଳି | Wikidata |
| bn | পেয়ারা | Wikidata |
| el | Γκουάβα | Wikidata |
| sv | Guavasläktet | Wikidata |
| ru | псидиум | Wikidata |
| tr | Guava | Wikidata |
| ne | अम्बा | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Psidium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methyl gallate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |