Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
mahonii
ID:
287222

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Wright

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 106 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286554

Common Names

  • Psychotria mahonii
  • Mahon's Psychotria
  • Mahon's Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria bukobensis K.Schum. [valid]
  • Psychotria ficoidea K.Krause [valid]
  • Psychotria mahonii puberula (E.M.A.Petit) Verdc. [valid]
  • Psychotria mahonii pubescens (Robyns) Verdc. [valid]
  • Psychotria megistosticta (S.Moore) E.M.A.Petit [valid]
  • Psychotria megistosticta puberula E.M.A.Petit [valid]
  • Psychotria megistosticta punicea (S.Moore) E.M.A.Petit [valid]
  • Psychotria mushiticola E.M.A.Petit [valid]
  • Psychotria robynsiana E.M.A.Petit [valid]
  • Psychotria robynsiana glabra E.M.A.Petit [valid]
  • Psychotria robynsiana pauciorinervata E.M.A.Petit [valid]
  • Grumilea bequaertii De Wild. [valid]
  • Grumilea bequaertii pubescens Robyns [valid]
  • Grumilea macrantha K.Schum. [valid]
  • Grumilea megistosticta S.Moore [valid]
  • Grumilea punicea S.Moore [valid]

Description

Psychotria mahonii (also called Mahon's Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria mahonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria mahonii is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria mahonii is a small shrub or tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Psychotria mahonii

Psychotria mahonii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Psychotria mahonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria mahonii?

Psychotria mahonii

What is the common name of Psychotria mahonii?

Mahon's Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria mahonii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-168733: Based on the initial data import
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.