Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
trichocalyx
ID:
1414866

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drake) Fosberg ex J.-Y.Mey., Lorence & J.Florence

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 39: 46 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427331

Common Names

  • Psychotria trichocalyx
  • Trichocalyx Psychotria
  • Trichocalyx

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Description

Psychotria trichocalyx (also called Trichocalyx Psychotria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria trichocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria trichocalyx has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape and have a long, protruding stigma. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria trichocalyx is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Psychotria trichocalyx

Psychotria trichocalyx is native to South America and can be found in moist, lowland forests.

Psychotria trichocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria trichocalyx?

Psychotria trichocalyx

What is the common name of Psychotria trichocalyx?

Hairy-leaved Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria trichocalyx?

Forests and scrublands

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

IPNI record: 77164432-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001428552
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.
Jacques Florence (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Florence' in the authors string.
Jean-Yves Meyer (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-Y.Mey.' in the authors string.