Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
luzoniensis
ID:
287183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.-Vill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip., ed. 3 , 4(13A): 112 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286515

Common Names

  • Psychotria luzoniensis
  • Luzon Psychotria
  • Luzoniensis Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Paederia malayana Fern.-Vill. [valid]
  • Paederia tacpo Blanco [valid]
  • Psychotria malayana Fern.-Vill. ex S.Vidal [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria tacpo Rolfe [valid]
  • Coffea luzoniensis Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Grumilea luzoniensis (Cham. & Schltdl.) Merr. [valid]
  • Grumilea malayana Merr. [valid]
  • Coffea luconiensis Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Psychotria luzoniensis (also called ‘Luzon Psychotria’, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to the Philippines, and grows in moist forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are oval-shaped and glossy, and its small white flowers are clustered in groups of three.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria luzoniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria luzoniensis is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria luzoniensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Psychotria luzoniensis

Psychotria luzoniensis can be found in Central America and the Caribbean

Psychotria luzoniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria luzoniensis?

Psychotria luzoniensis

What is the family of Psychotria luzoniensis?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria luzoniensis native to?

Indonesia

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