Psychotria birkinshawiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
birkinshawiana
ID:
1512383
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Candollea 75(2): 164. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001707
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Psychotria birkinshawiana (also called 'Birkinshaw's Psychotria', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria birkinshawiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and preserves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria birkinshawiana has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria birkinshawiana is a shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Psychotria birkinshawiana
Psychotria birkinshawiana is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern part of the island.
Psychotria birkinshawiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria birkinshawiana?
Psychotria birkinshawiana
What is the common name of Psychotria birkinshawiana?
Birkinshaw's Psychotria
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria birkinshawiana?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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,