Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
brachypoda
ID:
285789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 18: 109 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285121

Common Names

  • Brachypoda Psychotria
  • Psychotria
  • Brachypoda

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Synonyms

  • Mapouria brachypoda Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Palicourea brachypoda (Müll.Arg.) L.B.Sm. & Downs [valid]
  • Palicourea gilgiana Standl. [valid]
  • Psychotria arrabidae Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria pycnantha Standl. [valid]
  • Psychotria umbellata Vell. [illegitimate]
  • Rudgea umbellata Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Uragoga brachypoda (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga umbellata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Psychotria brachypoda (also called White-flowered Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in wet, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria brachypoda has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria brachypoda is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed that is dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria brachypoda is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape and to promote new growth.

Where to Find Psychotria brachypoda

Psychotria brachypoda can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru.

Psychotria brachypoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria brachypoda?

Psychotria brachypoda

What is the family of Psychotria brachypoda?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria brachypoda found?

Colombia

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,

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