Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
reptans
ID:
288010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 418 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287342

Common Names

  • Psychotria reptans
  • Reptans Psychotria
  • Psychotria Reptans

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Synonyms

  • Myrstiphyllum reptans Hiern [valid]
  • Uragoga reptans Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria reptans (also called Creeping Psychotria, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in wet forests and along streams. It has simple, opposite leaves with white veins and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria reptans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria reptans is white, with a yellow center and five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria reptans 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 reptans

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

Psychotria reptans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria reptans?

Psychotria reptans

What is the family of Psychotria reptans?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria reptans 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-169474: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.