Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
butibumensis
ID:
285860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sohmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bishop Mus. Bull. Bot. 1: 54 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285192

Common Names

  • Butibumensis Psychotria
  • Butibumensis Wild Coffee
  • Butibumensis Wild Tea

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Description

Psychotria butibumensis (also called Butibum Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 m in height. It has white flowers and is native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria butibumensis 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 butibumensis 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 butibumensis 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 butibumensis

Psychotria butibumensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.

Psychotria butibumensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria butibumensis?

Psychotria butibumensis

What family does Psychotria butibumensis belong to?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria butibumensis 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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