Psychotria laxithyrsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxithyrsa
ID:
1554493
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Lachenaud
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 17(1): 268. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034140
Common Names
- Psychotria laxithyrsa
- Laxithyrsa Psychotria
- Laxithyrsa Wild Coffee
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Psychotria laxithyrsa (also called White-flowered Psychotria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest. It is also found in swamp forest and gallery forest.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria laxithyrsa is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria laxithyrsa is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Psychotria laxithyrsa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize monthly.
Where to Find Psychotria laxithyrsa
Psychotria laxithyrsa is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Psychotria laxithyrsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria laxithyrsa?
Psychotria laxithyrsa
What type of plant is Psychotria laxithyrsa?
Psychotria laxithyrsa is a shrub or small tree.
Where does Psychotria laxithyrsa grow?
Psychotria laxithyrsa is native to tropical Africa.
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,