Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
subobliqua
ID:
288393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 206 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287725

Common Names

  • Psychotria subobliqua
  • Subobliqua Psychotria
  • Obliqua Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria anetoclada Hiern [valid]
  • Psychotria caduciflora De Wild. [valid]
  • Psychotria lagenocarpa K.Schum. [valid]
  • Psychotria pauciflora De Wild. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria refractiloba K.Schum. [valid]
  • Uragoga anetoclada Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga subobliqua Kuntze [valid]
  • Psychotria anetoclada angustifolia A.Chev. [valid]

Description

Psychotria subobliqua (also called 'Subobliqua Psychotria', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in lowland rainforests and wet montane forests. It has elliptic to obovate leaves, and white flowers with yellowish centers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria subobliqua has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria subobliqua is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedling is thin and has a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria subobliqua is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in early spring or late summer. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is more difficult.

Where to Find Psychotria subobliqua

Psychotria subobliqua is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests and along streams in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Psychotria subobliqua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria subobliqua?

Psychotria subobliqua

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria subobliqua?

It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

What are the common uses of Psychotria subobliqua?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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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