Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rhombibracteata
ID:
288028

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Taylor & M.T.Campos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 118 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287360

Common Names

  • Psychotria rhombibracteata
  • Rhombibracteata Psychotria
  • Psychotria Rhombibracteata

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Description

Psychotria rhombibracteata (also called Rhombic-bracted 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 rhombibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria rhombibracteata 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 rhombibracteata 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 rhombibracteata should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Psychotria rhombibracteata

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

Psychotria rhombibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria rhombibracteata?

Psychotria rhombibracteata

What are the common names of Psychotria rhombibracteata?

Rhombibracteata Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria rhombibracteata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-169491: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Marina Thereza V. do Amaral Campos (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.T.Campos' in the authors string.