Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bremek.) A.P.Davis & Govaerts
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 253 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834501
Common Names
- Psychotria tsaratananensis
- Tsaratananensis Psychotria
- Psychotria Tsaratananensis
Description
Psychotria tsaratananensis (also called Tsaratanana Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in humid forests. It has small, white flowers and can reach up to 2 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria tsaratananensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Psychotria tsaratananensis var. pubescens (Bremek.) A.P.Davis & Govaerts
Psychotria tsaratananensis var. tsaratananensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellow, and fragrant. Seed: Small, dark brown and oval shaped. Seedlings: Oval shaped, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria tsaratananensis is a tropical shrub native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature shrubs and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Psychotria tsaratananensis
Psychotria tsaratananensis is found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.
Psychotria tsaratananensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria tsaratananensis?
Psychotria tsaratananensis
What is the common name of Psychotria tsaratananensis?
Tsaratananensis Psychotria
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria tsaratananensis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and 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,