Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
silhouettae
ID:
288254

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Friedmann

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 12: 65 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287586

Common Names

  • Psychotria Silhouettae
  • Silhouettae Psychotria
  • Psychotria Silhouettae Plant

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Description

Psychotria silhouettae (also called Silhouette's 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 silhouettae 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 silhouettae 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 silhouettae is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 m (20 ft) tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Psychotria silhouettae

Psychotria silhouettae can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

Psychotria silhouettae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria silhouettae?

Psychotria silhouettae

What is the common name of Psychotria silhouettae?

Silhouette's Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria silhouettae?

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-169705: Based on the initial data import
Francis Friedmann (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Friedmann' in the authors string.