''Psidium cinereum'', called katuaba, is a species of plant in the family

Myrtaceae Myrtaceae, the myrtle family, is a family of dicotyledonous plants placed within the order Myrtales. Myrtle, pōhutukawa, bay rum tree, clove, guava, acca (feijoa), allspice, and eucalyptus are some notable members of this group. All speci ...

. It is endemic to Brazil. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss. A relative of

guava Guava () is a common tropical fruit cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. The common guava ''Psidium guajava'' (lemon guava, apple guava) is a small tree in the myrtle family ( Myrtaceae), native to Mexico, Central America, the ...

, it is sometimes used in herbal concoctions.

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Endemic flora of Brazil cinereum Near threatened plants Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Myrtaceae-stub