Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
revoluta
ID:
288018

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 517 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287350

Common Names

  • Psychotria revoluta
  • Revoluta Psychotria
  • Psychotria Revoluta

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria coronata Griseb. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria sintenisii Urb. [valid]
  • Uragoga grisebachiana Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga revoluta (DC.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria revoluta (also called Revolute 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 revoluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria revoluta 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 revoluta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Psychotria revoluta should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Psychotria revoluta

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

Psychotria revoluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria revoluta?

Psychotria revoluta

What are the common names of Psychotria revoluta?

Revoluta Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria revoluta?

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,