Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
voorhoevei
ID:
1323935

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Lachenaud

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 146: 231 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336389

Common Names

  • Psychotria voorhoevei
  • Voorhoevei Psychotria
  • Voorhoeve's Psychotria

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Description

Psychotria voorhoevei (also called the Red-Eyed Tree Frog, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, growing in wet, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m. It has large, glossy leaves and clusters of small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria voorhoevei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria voorhoevei is a white or yellow 5-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria voorhoevei is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Psychotria voorhoevei

Psychotria voorhoevei is found in Costa Rica.

Psychotria voorhoevei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria voorhoevei?

Psychotria voorhoevei

What type of plant is Psychotria voorhoevei?

Tree

Where does Psychotria voorhoevei grow?

Indonesia

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

Olivier Lachenaud (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Lachenaud' in the authors string.