Psychotria whistleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whistleri
ID:
1315049
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fosberg
Source:
ipni
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Micronesica 23: 3 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327503
Common Names
- Psychotria whistleri
- Whistler's Psychotria
- Whistler's Wild-coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria whistleri (also called Whistler's psychotria, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has leathery, oblanceolate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is often found near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria whistleri is used as an ornamental shrub, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria whistleri has white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria whistleri is a small evergreen shrub native to Central America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil and keep them moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and root them in a sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Psychotria whistleri
Psychotria whistleri can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Psychotria whistleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria whistleri?
Psychotria whistleri
What type of plant is Psychotria whistleri?
It is a shrub or small tree.
Where is Psychotria whistleri found?
It is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
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
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1004485-1: Based on the initial data import