Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
trisulcata
ID:
839839

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Mém. 3(5): 35 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000839174

Common Names

  • Trisulcata Psychotria
  • Psychotria Trisulcata
  • Trisulcata Plant

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Description

Psychotria trisulcata (also called Three-lobed Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats, from dry forests to moist mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria trisulcata is an attractive ornamental plant, often grown for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light levels. It can also be used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria trisulcata has small, yellow flowers that are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria trisulcata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Psychotria trisulcata

Psychotria trisulcata is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Psychotria trisulcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria trisulcata?

Psychotria trisulcata

What is the common name of Psychotria trisulcata?

Trisulcate Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria trisulcata?

It is native to tropical South America

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-376501: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.