Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
psychotrioides
ID:
933308

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & Lauterb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 565 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932646

Common Names

  • Airosperma Psychotrioides
  • Psychotrioides Ash
  • Psychotrioides Mallee

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Description

Airosperma psychotrioides (also called yellow-wood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Amazon Rainforest. It has a smooth, grayish bark and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a pointed tip and a slightly wavy margin. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Airosperma psychotrioides is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Airosperma psychotrioides has yellow flowers with red centers. Seed: The seeds of Airosperma psychotrioides are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Airosperma psychotrioides seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Airosperma psychotrioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.

Where to Find Airosperma psychotrioides

Airosperma psychotrioides is native to Australia.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5144: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.