Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor & Dominguez-Lic.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 107 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809865
Common Names
- Psychotria chamelaensis
- Chamelaensis Psychotria
- Psychotria
Description
Psychotria chamelaensis (also called Chamela 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 chamelaensis 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 chamelaensis is small and white, with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and pale green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria chamelaensis is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Psychotria chamelaensis
Psychotria chamelaensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild.
Psychotria chamelaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria chamelaensis?
Psychotria chamelaensis
What is the family of Psychotria chamelaensis?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Psychotria chamelaensis?
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,