Psychotria gigantopus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantopus
ID:
286553
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 686 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285885
Common Names
- Gigantopus Psychotria
- Gigantopus Wild Coffee
- Gigantopus Wild Tea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria gigantopus (also called Giant Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and yellow-green fruits. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria gigantopus is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Psychotria gigantopus are white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and upright.
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Psychotria gigantopus is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize every few months.
Where to Find Psychotria gigantopus
Psychotria gigantopus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Psychotria gigantopus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria gigantopus?
Psychotria gigantopus
What type of plant is Psychotria gigantopus?
Herbaceous shrub
Where is Psychotria gigantopus native to?
Tropical 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-168105: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.