Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 61: 88 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286664
Common Names
- Micralabastra Psychotria
- Melaneoides Psychotria
- Mekongensis Psychotria
Synonyms
- Psychotria eucosta Valeton [valid]
- Grumilea micralabastra Lauterb. & K.Schum. [valid]
Description
Psychotria micralabastra (also called ‘Micralabastra 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 tropical regions of Central and South America, 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 micralabastra has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and dysentery. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria micralabastra is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria micralabastra is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Psychotria micralabastra
Psychotria micralabastra is native to the Philippines, where it can be found in lowland and montane forests.
Psychotria micralabastra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria micralabastra?
Psychotria micralabastra
What is the family name of Psychotria micralabastra?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Psychotria micralabastra?
Small-leaved Psychotria
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,