Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
betotozafyi
ID:
1302735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Razafim. & B.Bremer

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 101: 1115 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315189

Common Names

  • Psychotria betotozafyi
  • Betotozafy psychotria
  • Betotozafy psychotria

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Description

Psychotria betotozafyi (also called 'Betotoza's Wild Coffee', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a smooth texture. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria betotozafyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it contains compounds with anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Psychotria betotozafyi flower is a white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria betotozafyi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two months during the growing season.

Where to Find Psychotria betotozafyi

Psychotria betotozafyi can be found in Madagascar.

Psychotria betotozafyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria betotozafyi?

Psychotria betotozafyi

What is the family of Psychotria betotozafyi?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria betotozafyi?

Betotozafyi Psychotria

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

Birgitta Bremer (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Bremer' in the authors string.
Sylvain G. Razafimandimbison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Razafim.' in the authors string.