Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
amboniana
ID:
285513

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 390 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284845

Common Names

  • Amboniana Psychotria
  • Psychotria Amboniana
  • Amboniana

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria amboniana amboniana [unknown]

Description

Psychotria amboniana (also called Ambon Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 5 m tall, native to the Himalayas and the mountains of Central Asia, growing in open forests and scrub at elevations of 2,000–3,500 m. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves, white flowers, and red fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria amboniana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psychotria amboniana sub. amboniana
Psychotria amboniana sub. mosambicensis (E.M.A.Petit) Verdc.
Psychotria amboniana var. velutina (E.M.A.Petit) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria amboniana has small white flowers with yellowish centers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria amboniana can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil mix moist and provide plenty of light and warmth.

Where to Find Psychotria amboniana

Psychotria amboniana is found in the tropical rainforests of Indonesia.

Psychotria amboniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria amboniana?

Psychotria amboniana

Where is Psychotria amboniana found?

It is found in Indonesia.

What type of plant is Psychotria amboniana?

It is a shrub or small tree.

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,

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