Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
calorhamnus
ID:
627031

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Ruhsam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 78(Beibl. 19): 455 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626363

Common Names

  • Psychotria calorhamnus
  • Calorhamnus Psychotria
  • Calorhamnus' Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga calorhamnus Baill. [valid]

Description

Psychotria calorhamnus (also called Calorhamnus Psychotria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is characterized by its bright white flowers and its long, narrow leaves. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria calorhamnus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria calorhamnus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria calorhamnus is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done through stem cuttings.

Where to Find Psychotria calorhamnus

Psychotria calorhamnus is native to Thailand.

Psychotria calorhamnus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria calorhamnus?

Psychotria calorhamnus

What is the common name of Psychotria calorhamnus?

Calorhamnus Psychotria

What type of climate does Psychotria calorhamnus prefer?

Psychotria calorhamnus prefers a humid tropical climate

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-274304: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Markus Ruhsam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhsam' in the authors string.