Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
287471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 43 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286803

Common Names

  • Psychotria nervosa
  • Nervose Psychotria
  • Tropical Snowbush

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Synonyms

  • Myrstiphyllum undatum Hitchc. [valid]
  • Psychotria chimarrhoides DC. [valid]
  • Psychotria elongata Benth. ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Psychotria fadyenii Urb. [valid]
  • Psychotria granadensis Benth. ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Psychotria hirta Humb. & Bonpl. ex Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Psychotria hirta Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria horizontalis Spreng. ex DC. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria lanceolata Nutt. [valid]
  • Psychotria nervosa hirta (Schult. & Schult.) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Psychotria nervosa rufescens (Kunth) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Psychotria nervosa rufescens (Kunth) L.O.Williams [valid]
  • Psychotria oligotricha DC. [valid]
  • Psychotria portoriccensis DC. [valid]
  • Psychotria quiniifolia Dwyer [valid]
  • Psychotria rufescens Kunth [valid]
  • Psychotria stipulacea Sw. ex DC. [invalid]
  • Psychotria undata Jacq. [valid]
  • Psychotria undulata Poir. [valid]
  • Bertiera ferrugrinea Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Uragoga elongata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Uragoga granadensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Uragoga oligotricha (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga rufescens (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga undata Baill. [valid]
  • Uragoga undulata Kuntze [valid]
  • Psychotria nervosa lanceolata Sarg. [valid]
  • Psychotria rufescens ferruginea (Willd. ex Schult.) DC. [valid]
  • Psychotria rufescens haenkeana DC. [valid]
  • Psychotria undata chimarroides (DC.) Stehlé & Quentin [valid]
  • Psychotria undata poitaei Urb. [valid]
  • Psychotria rufescens hirta (Kunth) DC. [valid]
  • Psychotria nervosa nervosa [unknown]

Description

Psychotria nervosa (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 nervosa 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 nervosa 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 nervosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Psychotria nervosa

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

Psychotria nervosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria nervosa?

Psychotria nervosa

What type of plant is Psychotria nervosa?

Psychotria nervosa is a shrub

Where is Psychotria nervosa found?

Psychotria nervosa is found in tropical regions of South America

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