Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
antsirananensis
ID:
837156

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Davis & Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 248 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836491

Common Names

  • Psychotria antsirananensis
  • Antsirananensis Psychotria
  • Antsirananensis Psychotria

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Description

Psychotria antsirananensis (also called Antsiranana Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It grows in evergreen forests, usually in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria antsirananensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria antsirananensis is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria antsirananensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Psychotria antsirananensis

Psychotria antsirananensis is native to tropical rainforests in Madagascar.

Psychotria antsirananensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria antsirananensis?

Psychotria antsirananensis

What is the common name of Psychotria antsirananensis?

Antsiranan Psychotria

Where is Psychotria antsirananensis found?

It is found in the tropical forests of 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-373771: 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.