Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
daphnoides
ID:
286210

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 60: t. 3228 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285542

Common Names

  • Daphnoides Psychotria
  • Daphne Psychotria
  • Daphnoides

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria daphnoides angustifolia Benth. [valid]
  • Psychotria daphnoides pubescens F.M.Bailey [valid]
  • Uragoga daphnoides (A.Cunn. ex Hook.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria daphnoides (also called 'Daphne-tea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, and is found in humid forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has simple, opposite leaves that are elliptic to oblong in shape, and white flowers with purple spots.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria daphnoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria daphnoides is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria daphnoides is a tropical shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Psychotria daphnoides

Psychotria daphnoides is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo.

Psychotria daphnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria daphnoides?

Psychotria daphnoides

What is the common name of Psychotria daphnoides?

Daphnoides Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria daphnoides?

Tropical rainforests

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-167786: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.