Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
subcapitata
ID:
288371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 54(5): 164 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287703

Common Names

  • Psychotria Subcapitata
  • Subcapitata Psychotria
  • Psychotria Subcapitata Plant

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Description

Psychotria subcapitata (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 subcapitata is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria subcapitata 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 subcapitata 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 subcapitata

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

Psychotria subcapitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria subcapitata?

Psychotria subcapitata

What is the common name of Psychotria subcapitata?

Subcapitate Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria subcapitata?

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,

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