Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 102: 46 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287804
Common Names
- Psychotria temehaniensis
- Temehaniensis Psychotria
- Temehaniense Psychotria
Description
Psychotria temehaniensis (also called Temehani Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 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 temehaniensis 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 temehaniensis is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria temehaniensis is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within two weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Psychotria temehaniensis
Psychotria temehaniensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Psychotria temehaniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria temehaniensis?
Psychotria temehaniensis
What is the family of Psychotria temehaniensis?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Psychotria temehaniensis?
Teme
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,