Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
brachyblastus
ID:
837159

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Davis & Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 248 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836494

Common Names

  • Psychotria brachyblastus
  • Brachyblastus Psychotria
  • Brachyblastus Psychotria

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Description

Psychotria brachyblastus (also called Short-styled Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It grows in evergreen forests, usually in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria brachyblastus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria brachyblastus 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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Where to Find Psychotria brachyblastus

Psychotria brachyblastus is native to tropical rainforests in Ecuador.

Psychotria brachyblastus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria brachyblastus?

Psychotria brachyblastus

What is the common name of Psychotria brachyblastus?

Brachyblast Psychotria

Where is Psychotria brachyblastus found?

It is found in the tropical forests of India

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-373774: 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.