Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
striolata
ID:
288364

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 6: 209 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287696

Common Names

  • Psychotria Striolata
  • Striolata Psychotria
  • Psychotria Striolata Plant

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Description

Psychotria striolata (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 striolata is 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 striolata 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 striolata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the late summer or early fall and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Psychotria striolata

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

Psychotria striolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria striolata?

Psychotria striolata

What is the common name of Psychotria striolata?

Striolate Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria striolata?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-169809: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.