Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
stricta
ID:
288360

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kais. Wilh. Land : 134 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287692

Common Names

  • Psychotria Stricta
  • Stricta Psychotria
  • Psychotria Stricta Plant

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga stricta Kuntze [illegitimate]
  • Grumilea stricta K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]

Description

Psychotria stricta (also called 'Tropical Whitewood', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in lowland rainforests, wet montane forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria stricta is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria stricta is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria stricta is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical forests, at elevations of 0-1300 m. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Psychotria stricta

Psychotria stricta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Psychotria stricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria stricta?

Psychotria stricta

What is the common name of Psychotria stricta?

Strict Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria stricta?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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