Psychotria retrorsipilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retrorsipilis
ID:
1554528
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Lachenaud
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 17(1): 330. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034165
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Psychotria retrorsipilis (also called Retrorsipilis Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has a greyish-brown bark and its leaves are ovate or oblong in shape. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, secondary forests, and riverine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria retrorsipilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria retrorsipilis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria retrorsipilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Psychotria retrorsipilis
Psychotria retrorsipilis is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in wet forests.
Psychotria retrorsipilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria retrorsipilis?
Psychotria retrorsipilis
What is the common name of Psychotria retrorsipilis?
Retrorsipilis Psychotria
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria retrorsipilis?
Tropical rainforests
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,