Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
srilankensis
ID:
627147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruhsam

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 157: 117 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626479

Common Names

  • Psychotria srilankensis
  • Srilankensis Psychotria
  • Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria stenophylla (Thwaites) Hook.f. [illegitimate]
  • Uragoga zeylanica Kuntze [valid]
  • Grumilea stenophylla Thwaites [valid]

Description

Psychotria srilankensis (also called Sri Lankan Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Sri Lanka. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria srilankensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating diabetes, as a diuretic, and for treating gastrointestinal disorders. It has also been used as a dye and for making baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria srilankensis is white in color and has four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria srilankensis is a tropical shrub native to Sri Lanka. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.

Where to Find Psychotria srilankensis

Psychotria srilankensis is native to tropical Africa, from Angola to Tanzania.

Psychotria srilankensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria srilankensis?

Psychotria srilankensis

What is the common name of Psychotria srilankensis?

Sri Lankan Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria srilankensis?

Rainforest

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-274315: Based on the initial data import
Markus Ruhsam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhsam' in the authors string.