Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sohmeriana
ID:
622957

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Turner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Asian J. Trop. Biol. 1(2): 26 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000622289

Common Names

  • Psychotria sohmeriana
  • Sohmer's Psychotria
  • Sohmer's Leaf

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria minutiflora Ridl. [valid]

Description

Psychotria sohmeriana (also called 'Sohmer's Psychotria', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas, often in forests, and has small, white flowers with a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria sohmeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat pain, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria sohmeriana is a white color with a short spur. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria sohmeriana is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Psychotria sohmeriana

Psychotria sohmeriana is native to Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam)

Psychotria sohmeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria sohmeriana?

Psychotria sohmeriana

What is the common name of Psychotria sohmeriana?

Sohmer's psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria sohmeriana?

Mountain slopes and grasslands in western China

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-273868: Based on the initial data import
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.