Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
fimbriatifolia
ID:
286450

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.D.Good

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 64(Suppl. 2): 32 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285782

Common Names

  • Psychotria Fimbriatifolia
  • Fimbriatifolia Psychotria
  • Psychotria Fimbriatifolia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria brenanii Hepper [valid]

Description

Psychotria fimbriatifolia (also called Fimbriatifolia 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 fimbriatifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria fimbriatifolia is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria fimbriatifolia is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical rainforests in 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. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, it should be grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Psychotria fimbriatifolia

Psychotria fimbriatifolia can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Psychotria fimbriatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria fimbriatifolia?

Psychotria fimbriatifolia

What is the common name of Psychotria fimbriatifolia?

Fimbriatifolia

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria fimbriatifolia?

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-168011: Based on the initial data import
Ronald Good (1896-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Good' in the authors string.