Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
gaboonensis
ID:
627042

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruhsam

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 157: 116 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626374

Common Names

  • Psychotria gaboonensis
  • Gaboon Psychotria
  • Gaboon's Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Cephaëlis latifolia Hiern [valid]

Description

Psychotria gaboonensis (also called Gaboon Psychotria, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of West Africa. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria gaboonensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria gaboonensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria gaboonensis is a tropical shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. Water it regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is relatively drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Psychotria gaboonensis

Psychotria gaboonensis is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique.

Psychotria gaboonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria gaboonensis?

Psychotria gaboonensis

What is the common name of Psychotria gaboonensis?

Gaboon Psychotria

What type of plant is Psychotria gaboonensis?

Evergreen shrub

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-274305: Based on the initial data import
Markus Ruhsam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhsam' in the authors string.