Psychotria taviunensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taviunensis
ID:
288468
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillespie
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 74: 34 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287800
Common Names
- Psychotria taviunensis
- Taviunensis Psychotria
- Taviunense Psychotria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria taviunensis (also called Tavian Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m in height. It has oblong leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria taviunensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria taviunensis is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria taviunensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seeds, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings from the plant and plant them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Psychotria taviunensis
Psychotria taviunensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Psychotria taviunensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria taviunensis?
Psychotria taviunensis
What is the common name of Psychotria taviunensis?
No common name
What is the family of Psychotria taviunensis?
Rubiaceae
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-169905: Based on the initial data import
John Wynn Gillespie (1901-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillespie' in the authors string.