Psychotria niauensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niauensis
ID:
1543148
Status:
valid
Authors:
Butaud & J.Florence
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 42(6): 122. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024381
Common Names
- Niauensis Psychotria
- Psychotria niauensis
- Niauensis Psychotria Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria niauensis (also called Niau Psychotria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are linear and up to 30 cm long. It is found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria niauensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria niauensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and red sepals. The flowers are followed by small, round, red fruits. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a red stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria niauensis is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Once established, Psychotria niauensis should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Psychotria niauensis
Psychotria niauensis can be found in Thailand.
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,