Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
castroi
ID:
810529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & Quisumb. ex Sohmer & A.P.Davis

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Sida, Bot. Misc. 27: 98 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809863

Common Names

  • Psychotria castroi
  • Castroi Psychotria
  • Psychotria

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Description

Psychotria castroi (also called Castro's Psychotria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Philippines. It is a small, evergreen shrub with fragrant, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria castroi is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria castroi is a small, white, fragrant flower with a short, curved labellum. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria castroi is a shrub native to Mexico. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a medium with good drainage.

Where to Find Psychotria castroi

Psychotria castroi is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild.

Psychotria castroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria castroi?

Psychotria castroi

What is the family of Psychotria castroi?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria castroi?

Psychotria

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-348077: Based on the initial data import
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Seymour Hans Sohmer (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sohmer' in the authors string.
Eduardo Quisumbing (1895-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quisumb.' in the authors string.