Psychotria alibertioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alibertioides
ID:
285493
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 68 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284825
Common Names
- Albertioides Psychotria
- Psychotria Albertioides
- Albertioides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria alibertioides (also called Alibertioides psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in humid tropical forests, as well as disturbed areas and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria alibertioides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria alibertioides is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria alibertioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and dip it in rooting hormone before planting it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The plant can be transplanted outdoors once it is established.
Where to Find Psychotria alibertioides
Psychotria alibertioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Psychotria alibertioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria alibertioides?
Psychotria alibertioides
What is the common name of Psychotria alibertioides?
Alibertioides
Where is Psychotria alibertioides found?
Central and South America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-167123: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Fuller Wernham (1879-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wernham' in the authors string.