Psidium cattleyanum
Cattley Guava, Cattley Guava, Cherry Guava, Strawberry Guava
Also known as: Episyzygium oahuense Suess. & A.Ludw. +15 more
- Episyzygium oahuense Suess. & A.Ludw.
- Eugenia oxygona Koidz.
- Eugenia pseudovenosa H.Perrier
- Guajava buxifolia (Nutt.) Kuntze
- Guajava cattleyana (Sabine) Kuntze
- Guajava humilis (Vell.) Kuntze
- Guajava obovata (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze
- Psidium buxifolium Nutt.
- Psidium cattleianum var. cattleianum
- Psidium cattleianum var. littorale (Raddi) Fosberg
- Psidium cattleianum var. littorale (Raddi) Mattos
- Psidium cattleianum var. purpureum Mattos
- Psidium cattleianum var. pyriformis Mattos
- Psidium cattleyanum f. lucidum O.Deg.
- Psidium cattleyanum var. coriaceum Kiaersk.
- Psidium cattleyanum var. coriaceum O.Berg
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Psidium cattleyanum (commonly known as Cattley guava or Cherry guava) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Uruguay
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Cape Provinces, Caroline Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, Christmas I., Colombia, Comoros, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Florida, Gabon, Guatemala, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, Hawaii, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Juan Fernández Is., Kazan-retto, Kenya, Kermadec Is., KwaZulu-Natal, Leeward Is., Madagascar, Madeira, Malawi, Malaya, Marquesas, Mexico Southeast, Mozambique, New Caledonia, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Panama, Pitcairn Is., Puerto Rico, Samoa, Senegal, Society Is., St.Helena, Taiwan, Tanzania, Trinidad-Tobago, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Uganda, Vanuatu, Windward Is., Zambia, Zimbabwe