Psychotria thonneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thonneri
ID:
1554546
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild. & T.Durand) O.Lachenaud
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 17(1): 359. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034179
Common Names
- Psychotria thonneri
- Thonneri Psychotria
- Thonneri's Psychotria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria thonneri (also called Thonner's Psychotria, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, swamps, and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria thonneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria thonneri is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria thonneri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Psychotria thonneri
Psychotria thonneri is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo.
Psychotria thonneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria thonneri?
Psychotria thonneri
What is the common name of Psychotria thonneri?
Thonner's Psychotria
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria thonneri?
Tropical rainforests
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,