Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
wonotobensis
ID:
288772

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bremek.) Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 473 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288104

Common Names

  • Psychotria Wonotobensis
  • Wonotobensis Psychotria
  • Psychotria Woodii

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Synonyms

  • Mapouria wonotobensis Bremek. [valid]

Description

Psychotria wonotobensis (also called Wonotobe Psychotria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests, tropical moist montane forests, and moist to wet disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria wonotobensis is used in traditional medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria wonotobensis is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, slender plant with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria wonotobensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Psychotria wonotobensis

Psychotria wonotobensis is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Psychotria wonotobensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria wonotobensis?

Psychotria wonotobensis

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria wonotobensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

What are the medicinal uses of Psychotria wonotobensis?

It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-170191: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.