Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
munda
ID:
287429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 7: 106 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286761

Common Names

  • Psychotria munda
  • Munda Psychotria
  • Mund Psychotria

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Description

Psychotria munda (also called 'Kaua'i 'Akoko, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has ovate to elliptic leaves with smooth margins and white flowers. It grows in wet forests at elevations of 0-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria munda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria munda is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria munda can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting of a healthy stem and place it in a moist soil mix. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Psychotria munda

Psychotria munda is native to Costa Rica and can be found in montane rainforest.

Psychotria munda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria munda?

Psychotria munda

What is the family of Psychotria munda?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria munda?

Smooth 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,

References