Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
erythrocarpa
ID:
286381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 9: 385 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285713

Common Names

  • Psychotria erythrocarpa
  • Erythrocarpa Psychotria
  • Red-Fruited Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Mapouria chamissoana Loes. [valid]
  • Psychotria chamissoana Standl. [valid]
  • Uragoga erythrocarpa (Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria erythrocarpa (also called Red-fruited Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria erythrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria erythrocarpa has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria erythrocarpa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or air layering.

Where to Find Psychotria erythrocarpa

Psychotria erythrocarpa can be found in tropical Africa.

Psychotria erythrocarpa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria erythrocarpa?

Psychotria erythrocarpa is found in tropical rainforests, from Mexico to Brazil.

What type of soil does Psychotria erythrocarpa prefer?

Psychotria erythrocarpa prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Psychotria erythrocarpa?

Psychotria erythrocarpa typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet.

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,