Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
montrouzieri
ID:
1329307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barrabé & J.Florence

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 35: 326 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341761

Common Names

  • Psychotria montrouzieri
  • Montrouzieri Psychotria
  • Montrouzieri

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Description

Psychotria montrouzieri (also called Montrouzier's Psychotria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and produces small white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria montrouzieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria montrouzieri is a white-pinkish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria montrouzieri is a tropical perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or summer.

Where to Find Psychotria montrouzieri

Psychotria montrouzieri is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Palawan and Mindoro.

Psychotria montrouzieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria montrouzieri?

Psychotria montrouzieri

What type of plant is Psychotria montrouzieri?

Herb

Where is Psychotria montrouzieri native to?

Guadeloupe

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

Jacques Florence (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Florence' in the authors string.
Laure Barrabé: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barrabé' in the authors string.