Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
euosma
ID:
1519774

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Turner

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 361(2): 188. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000006504

Common Names

  • Euosma Psychotria
  • Psychotria euosma
  • Euosma

Searching for Psychotria euosma? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Psychotria euosma (also called Euosma Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a dense, upright habit and grows up to 5 m tall. The leaves are narrow and have a sharp point. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria euosma is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria euosma is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Psychotria euosma? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria euosma is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Psychotria euosma

Psychotria euosma is native to Mexico and can be found in parts of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Psychotria euosma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria euosma?

Psychotria euosma

What is the common name of Psychotria euosma?

Euosma's Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria euosma?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America

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,