Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tenuiflora
ID:
1416086

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.)

Source:
wcvp

Year:

Citation Micro:
ined.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428551

Common Names

  • Psychotria tenuiflora
  • Tenuiflora Psychotria
  • Psychotria Tenuiflora

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Description

Psychotria tenuiflora (also called Psychotria tenuiflora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a simple inflorescence and grows in wet and marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria tenuiflora is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria tenuiflora has small, white flowers and a long, slender seedpod. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria tenuiflora is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Psychotria tenuiflora

Psychotria tenuiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Psychotria tenuiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria tenuiflora?

Psychotria tenuiflora

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria tenuiflora?

It is native to the Caucasus Mountains.

What is the average height of Psychotria tenuiflora?

It typically grows up to 1.2 m (4 ft) in height.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.