Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
semperflorens
ID:
288224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pancher ex Beauvis.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. , Suppl. 3: 145 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287556

Common Names

  • Psychotria Semperflorens
  • Semperflorens Psychotria
  • Psychotria Semperflorens Plant

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria noumeensis Schltr. ex Guillaumin [invalid]
  • Uragoga noumeensis Baill. ex Beauvis. [valid]
  • Mapouria semperflorens Beauvis. [valid]
  • Psychotria speciosa longifolia S.Moore [valid]

Description

Psychotria semperflorens (also called 'Semperflorens Psychotria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It typically grows in wet forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria semperflorens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and inflammation. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria semperflorens is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria semperflorens is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.

Where to Find Psychotria semperflorens

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

Psychotria semperflorens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria semperflorens?

Psychotria semperflorens

What type of plant is Psychotria semperflorens?

Psychotria semperflorens is a shrub or small tree.

Where is Psychotria semperflorens native to?

Psychotria semperflorens is native to South America.

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-169675: Based on the initial data import
Jean Armand Isidore Pancher (1814-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pancher' in the authors string.
Georges Eugène Charles Beauvisage (1852-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauvis.' in the authors string.