Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sonkeana
ID:
919343

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Lachenaud & Séné

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 143: 105 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918678

Common Names

  • Psychotria sonkeana
  • Sonke's Psychotria
  • Psychotria sonkeana

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Description

Psychotria sonkeana (also called 'Sonke's Psychotria', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with opposite leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria sonkeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria sonkeana has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria sonkeana is a shrub native to Madagascar. It is a fast-growing species with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, open, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid position.

Where to Find Psychotria sonkeana

Psychotria sonkeana can be found in Central and 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-464094: Based on the initial data import
Olivier Lachenaud (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Lachenaud' in the authors string.
Olivier Séné (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Séné' in the authors string.