Description
Psychotria holstii (also called Holst's Psychotria, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in open fields, meadows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria holstii is used to treat fever, malaria, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria holstii has small, white flowers with four petals and a long, thin, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria holstii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by layering.