Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
refractiflora
ID:
287999

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 98 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287331

Common Names

  • Psychotria refractiflora
  • Refractiflora Psychotria
  • Psychotria Refractiflora

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Description

Psychotria refractiflora (also called Refracted-flowered Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and black fruits. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria refractiflora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria refractiflora is white and has five petals, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria refractiflora is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be potted up and grown in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Psychotria refractiflora

Psychotria refractiflora is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Psychotria refractiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria refractiflora?

Psychotria refractiflora

What is the family of Psychotria refractiflora?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria refractiflora native to?

Mexico, 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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