Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lauterb. & K.Schum.) Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 61: 88 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286558
Common Names
- Psychotria malacorrhax
- Malacorrhax Psychotria
- Malacorrhax Wild Coffee
Synonyms
- Grumilea malacorrhax K.Schum. & Lauterb. [valid]
Description
Psychotria malacorrhax (also called Malacorrhax 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 malacorrhax 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
Psychotria malacorrhax has small white flowers with yellow or red centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria malacorrhax 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 malacorrhax
Psychotria malacorrhax can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Psychotria malacorrhax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria malacorrhax?
Psychotria malacorrhax
What is the common name of Psychotria malacorrhax?
Soft-haired Psychotria
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria malacorrhax?
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,