Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
exsculpta
ID:
286413

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 61(Suppl.): 26 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285745

Common Names

  • Exsculpta Psychotria
  • Psychotria Exsculpta
  • Psychotria exsculpta

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Description

Psychotria exsculpta (also called Sculptured Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests and moist forests. The leaves are oval in shape and have a glossy surface with a sculpted pattern. The flowers are white and the fruits are red.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria exsculpta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria exsculpta is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria exsculpta is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Psychotria exsculpta

Psychotria exsculpta can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Psychotria exsculpta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria exsculpta?

Psychotria exsculpta

What is the common name of Psychotria exsculpta?

Exsculpta Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria exsculpta?

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,

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