Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
nossibensis
ID:
835165

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Davis & Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 250 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834500

Common Names

  • Psychotria nossibensis
  • Nossibensis Psychotria
  • Psychotria Nossibensis

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Description

Psychotria nossibensis (also called Nossi Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in humid forests. It has small, white flowers and can reach up to 3 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria nossibensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psychotria nossibensis var. arrhyncha (Bremek.) A.P.Davis & Govaerts
Psychotria nossibensis var. nossibensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow, and fragrant. Seed: Small, dark brown and oval shaped. Seedlings: Oval shaped, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria nossibensis is a tropical shrub native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature shrubs and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Psychotria nossibensis

Psychotria nossibensis is found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Psychotria nossibensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria nossibensis?

Psychotria nossibensis

What is the common name of Psychotria nossibensis?

Nossibensis Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria nossibensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-371691: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.