Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
andramontaensis
ID:
837070

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Davis & Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Blumea 53: 384 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836405

Common Names

  • Psychotria andramontaensis
  • Andramonta Psychotria
  • Andramont Psychotria

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Description

Psychotria andramontaensis (also called Andramonta Psychotria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Rubiaceae. It has a short stem and a rosette of basal leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria andramontaensis is used medicinally to treat fever, stomach ache, and as a laxative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria andramontaensis has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria andramontaensis is a tropical shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and dip the end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a potting mix and keep it moist until it takes root.

Where to Find Psychotria andramontaensis

Psychotria andramontaensis is found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Psychotria andramontaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria andramontaensis?

Psychotria andramontaensis

What is the family of Psychotria andramontaensis?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria andramontaensis found?

Madagascar

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-373688: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.