Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Royen) A.P.Davis & Ruhsam
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Blumea 50: 577 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625374
Common Names
- Montisstellaris Psychotria
- Montisstellaris Psychotria Plant
- Montisstellaris Psychotria Shrub
Description
Psychotria montisstellaris (also called Steller's Mountain Psychotria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the mountains of Ethiopia and Eritrea, and is typically found in high-altitude grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria montisstellaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria montisstellaris has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria montisstellaris is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cut off a stem from the mother plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has taken root. Psychotria montisstellaris prefers bright, indirect sunlight and should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Psychotria montisstellaris
Psychotria montisstellaris can be found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Psychotria montisstellaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria montisstellaris?
Psychotria montisstellaris
What type of plant is Psychotria montisstellaris?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria montisstellaris?
Tropical rainforests
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
Markus Ruhsam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhsam' in the authors string.