Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ireneae
ID:
1327895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barrabé

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 173: 106 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340349


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Description

Psychotria ireneae (also called Irene's Psychotria, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in the Amazon rainforest. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, and is typically found in lowland tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria ireneae is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria ireneae has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria ireneae is a slow-growing epiphyte that can be cultivated in aquariums or terrariums. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating the leaves from the rhizome and planting them in a substrate. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be kept in a shaded area.

Where to Find Psychotria ireneae

Psychotria ireneae is native to the island of Réunion.

Psychotria ireneae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria ireneae?

Psychotria ireneae

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria ireneae?

It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

What is the water temperature range for Psychotria ireneae?

It prefers temperatures between 68°F and 82°F (20-28°C).

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

Laure Barrabé: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barrabé' in the authors string.