Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
gagneorum
ID:
807064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lorence & W.L.Wagner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 9: 10 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806398

Common Names

  • Psychotria gagneorum
  • Gagne's Psychotria
  • Gagne Psychotria

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Description

Psychotria gagneorum (also called as Gagne's Psychotria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in the tropical rainforests of Ecuador. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall and has large, ovate leaves. It has small, white flowers with yellow-green lips. It is found in lowland forests at elevations of 100-500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria gagneorum is a popular ornamental plant that is used to add a tropical feel to any room. It is also used in landscaping and can be used to create an attractive backdrop for other plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria gagneorum has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria gagneorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Psychotria gagneorum

Psychotria gagneorum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Psychotria gagneorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria gagneorum?

Psychotria gagneorum

What is the common name of Psychotria gagneorum?

Gagne's Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria gagneorum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-344663: Based on the initial data import
Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.