Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
umbellifera
ID:
288609

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.M.A.Petit

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 36: 149 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287941

Common Names

  • Psychotria umbellifera
  • Umbellifera Psychotria
  • Umbellifera

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Description

Psychotria umbellifera (also called Umbel-bearing Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in wet forests and along streams, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria umbellifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria umbellifera has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria umbellifera is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Psychotria umbellifera

Psychotria umbellifera can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Psychotria umbellifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria umbellifera?

Psychotria umbellifera

What is the family of Psychotria umbellifera?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria umbellifera found?

Brazil

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,

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