Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ortiziana
ID:
1511823

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Taylor

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Novon 24(4): 423 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001246

Common Names

  • Psychotria ortiziana
  • Ortiz's Psychotria
  • Ortiz's Psychotri

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Description

Psychotria ortiziana (also called Ortiz's Psychotria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has a rounded crown and small, glossy leaves. The flowers are fragrant and white, and the fruit is a yellow-green, ovoid drupe with a sweet, custard-like pulp.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria ortiziana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria ortiziana has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have two, oval, green cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria ortiziana is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Psychotria ortiziana

Psychotria ortiziana can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.

Psychotria ortiziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria ortiziana?

Psychotria ortiziana

What is the common name of Psychotria ortiziana?

Ortiz's Psychotria

What is the native range of Psychotria ortiziana?

Mexico

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,