Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
vololoniaina
ID:
1302752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Razafim. & B.Bremer

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 101: 1116 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315206

Common Names

  • Psychotria vololoniaina
  • Vololoniaina psychotria
  • Vololoniaina psychotria

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Description

Psychotria vololoniaina (also called Vololoniaina wild coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 3 meters tall and has oval-shaped, dark green leaves. It grows in humid forests and is often found in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria vololoniaina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it contains compounds with anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Psychotria vololoniaina flower is a white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria vololoniaina is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It has a spreading habit and is suitable for use as a ground cover or in a rock garden. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Psychotria vololoniaina

Psychotria vololoniaina is native to Madagascar.

Psychotria vololoniaina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria vololoniaina?

Psychotria vololoniaina

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria vololoniaina?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

What is the flowering period of Psychotria vololoniaina?

April to May

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

Birgitta Bremer (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Bremer' in the authors string.
Sylvain G. Razafimandimbison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Razafim.' in the authors string.