Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
nathaliae
ID:
287456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Mém. 3(5): 31 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286788

Common Names

  • Psychotria nathaliae
  • Nathaliae Psychotria
  • Nathaliae Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga nathaliae Baill. [valid]

Description

Psychotria nathaliae (also called 'Nathalia's Whiteweed', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist forests and along rivers and streams, and can reach heights of up to 10 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria nathaliae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria nathaliae is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria nathaliae is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and wet savanna. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Psychotria nathaliae

Psychotria nathaliae is native to tropical America and can be found in wet forests.

Psychotria nathaliae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria nathaliae?

Psychotria nathaliae

What is the family of Psychotria nathaliae?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria nathaliae?

Nathalia's 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-168950: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.