Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Gangop. & Chakrab.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 13: 115 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285023
Common Names
- Psychotria Bangladeshica
- Bangladeshica Psychotria
- Psychotria Psychotria
Description
Psychotria bangladeshica (also called Bangladesh Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Bangladesh. It is found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria bangladeshica is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria bangladeshica has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria bangladeshica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Psychotria bangladeshica
Psychotria bangladeshica is native to Bangladesh.
Psychotria bangladeshica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria bangladeshica?
Psychotria bangladeshica
What is the common name of Psychotria bangladeshica?
Bangladesh Psychotria
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria bangladeshica?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South Asia
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,