Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
brittonii
ID:
1333159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oviedo & Borhidi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 58: 21 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345613


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Description

Psychotria brittonii (also called Britton's Psychotria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, oval leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria brittonii is a native Australian plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria brittonii is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria brittonii can be propagated by division or by seed. It requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in well-draining, acidic soil and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Psychotria brittonii

Psychotria brittonii can be found in the Caribbean.

Psychotria brittonii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Psychotria brittonii?

Psychotria brittonii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light for Psychotria brittonii?

Psychotria brittonii prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil does Psychotria brittonii need?

Psychotria brittonii prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix.

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

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Ramona Oviedo Prieto (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oviedo' in the authors string.