Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
nemorosa
ID:
287467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 4: 109 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286799

Common Names

  • Psychotria nemorosa
  • Nemorose Psychotria
  • Tropical Snowbush

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Synonyms

  • Mapouria umbelluligera Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria hoehnei K.Krause [valid]
  • Psychotria pubigera Schltdl. [valid]
  • Psychotria umbelluligera Standl. [valid]
  • Uragoga nemorosa (Gardner) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga pubigera (Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga umbelluligera (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mapouria umbelluligera brevipes Müll.Arg. [valid]

Description

Psychotria nemorosa (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 nemorosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria nemorosa is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria nemorosa 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 nemorosa

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

Psychotria nemorosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria nemorosa?

Psychotria nemorosa

What is the family of Psychotria nemorosa?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria nemorosa?

Nemorosa 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-168960: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.