Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
alegre
ID:
1417000

Status:
valid

Authors:
ined.

Source:
wcvp

Year:

Citation Micro:
ined.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429465


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Description

Psychotria alegre (also called Alegre Psychotria, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in open fields, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria alegre is used to treat stomach ache, fever, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria alegre has small, white flowers with four petals and a long, thin, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria alegre is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Psychotria alegre

Psychotria alegre is found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Psychotria alegre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria alegre?

Psychotria alegre

What is the common name of Psychotria alegre?

Alegre Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria alegre?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Psychotria genus

Psychotria abdita, Psychotria aborensis, Psychotria abouabouensis, Psychotria acreana, Psychotria acuminatissima, Psychotria acutiflora, Psychotria adafoana, Psychotria adamsonii, Psychotria adenophylla, Psychotria aemulans, Psychotria agamae, Psychotria aganosmifolia, Psychotria aguilarii, Psychotria alainii, Psychotria alaotrensis, Psychotria alatipes, Psychotria alba, Psychotria albicaulis, Psychotria albomarginata, Psychotria alemquerensis, Psychotria alfaroana, Psychotria alibertioides, Psychotria alluviorum, Psychotria alpestris, Psychotria alsophila, Psychotria alticola, Psychotria altiplanensis, Psychotria amaracarpoides, Psychotria ambohimitombensis, Psychotria amboniana, Psychotria amieuensis, Psychotria ammericola, Psychotria ampla, Psychotria amplifrons, Psychotria amplissima, Psychotria amplithyrsa, Psychotria ampullacea, Psychotria anamallayana, Psychotria anartiothrix, Psychotria anceps, Psychotria andaiensis, Psychotria andamanica, Psychotria andersonii, Psychotria andevorantensis, Psychotria anemothyrsus, Psychotria angulata, Psychotria angustata, Psychotria anisocephala, Psychotria ankasensis, Psychotria antenniformis,

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,