Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pubiflora
ID:
287917

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Fosberg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Sargentia 1: 126 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287249

Common Names

  • Psychotria pubiflora
  • Pubiflora Psychotria
  • Pubiflora

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Synonyms

  • Calycodendron pubiflorum (A.Gray) A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Calycosia pubiflora A.Gray [valid]

Description

Psychotria pubiflora (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 pubiflora 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 pubiflora is white, with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria pubiflora 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 pubiflora

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

Psychotria pubiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria pubiflora?

Psychotria pubiflora

What are the uses of Psychotria pubiflora?

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

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria pubiflora?

Psychotria pubiflora 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-169384: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.