Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
serpens
ID:
288227

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 204 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287559

Common Names

  • Psychotria Serpens
  • Serpens Psychotria
  • Psychotria Serpens Plant

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria scandens Hook. & Arn. [valid]
  • Psychotria serpens latifolia Pit. [valid]
  • Uragoga serpens Kuntze [valid]
  • Grumilea serpens K.Schum. [valid]

Description

Psychotria serpens (also called Serpent Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in moist forests, often near streams, and can reach heights of up to 10 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria serpens is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Psychotria serpens are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria serpens 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 serpens

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

Psychotria serpens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria serpens?

Psychotria serpens

What type of plant is Psychotria serpens?

Psychotria serpens is a shrub or small tree.

Where is Psychotria serpens native to?

Psychotria serpens 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,

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