Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
puberulina
ID:
287914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 209 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287246

Common Names

  • Psychotria puberulina
  • Puberulina Psychotria
  • Puberulina

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Synonyms

  • Mapouria puberulina Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Uragoga puberulina (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria puberulina (also called White-veined Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has white flowers and white-veined leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria puberulina 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 puberulina is a small white or yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small black or brown seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria puberulina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers a sunny position and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Psychotria puberulina

Psychotria puberulina can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Psychotria puberulina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria puberulina?

Psychotria puberulina

What are the uses of Psychotria puberulina?

Psychotria puberulina is used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria puberulina?

Psychotria puberulina is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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,

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