Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
babatwoensis
ID:
915004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 414 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914339

Common Names

  • Psychotria babatwoensis
  • Babatwoensis Psychotria
  • Psychotria

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Description

Psychotria babatwoensis (also called Babatwo Psychotria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Cameroon and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria babatwoensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria babatwoensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria babatwoensis is a tropical plant native to Colombia. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings take root.

Where to Find Psychotria babatwoensis

Psychotria babatwoensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Psychotria babatwoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria babatwoensis?

Psychotria babatwoensis

Where is Psychotria babatwoensis native to?

Cameroon

What type of plant is Psychotria babatwoensis?

Shrub

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-459302: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.