Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
buntingii
ID:
285851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 399 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285183

Common Names

  • Bunting's Psychotria
  • Psychotria
  • Bunting's

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Description

Psychotria buntingii (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 buntingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria buntingii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria buntingii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Psychotria buntingii

Psychotria buntingii is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical forests.

Psychotria buntingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria buntingii?

Psychotria buntingii

What family does Psychotria buntingii belong to?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria buntingii found?

Central 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,

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