Psidium cinereum

Psidium cinereum, called katuaba, is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss. A relative of guava, it is sometimes used in herbal concoctions.

Psidium cinereum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Psidium
Species:
P. cinereum
Binomial name
Psidium cinereum
Mart. ex DC.

References

  1. Barroso, G.M. (1998). "Psidium cinereum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T37969A10089801. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T37969A10089801.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.


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