Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
nilgherensis
ID:
1417003

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) Govaerts & Chakrab.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 321: 223 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429468

Common Names

  • Psychotria nilgherensis
  • Nilgiri Psychotria
  • Nilgiri Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria nilgherensis (also called Nilgiri Psychotria, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in open fields, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria nilgherensis is used to treat fever, malaria, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria nilgherensis is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria nilgherensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Psychotria nilgherensis

Psychotria nilgherensis is found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Psychotria nilgherensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria nilgherensis?

Psychotria nilgherensis

What is the common name of Psychotria nilgherensis?

Nilgiri Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria nilgherensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Tapas Chakrabarty (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chakrab.' in the authors string.