Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
alto-macahensis
ID:
1304918

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Gomes

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Reserva Ecol. Macaé de Cima: Aspectos Flor. Espéc. Vasc. 2: 387 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317372

Common Names

  • Psychotria
  • Alto-Macahensis
  • Psychotria Alto-Macahensis

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Description

Psychotria alto-macahensis (also called Alto-Macahensis Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria alto-macahensis is an ornamental shrub that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria alto-macahensis is white, small and tubular. The seed is small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria alto-macahensis is a shrub native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Psychotria alto-macahensis

Psychotria alto-macahensis is native to South America, where it can be found in humid tropical forests.

Psychotria alto-macahensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria alto-macahensis?

Psychotria alto-macahensis

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria alto-macahensis?

It is found in humid montane forests in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador

What are the main uses of Psychotria alto-macahensis?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of fuelwood

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

Mario Gomes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gomes' in the authors string.