Psychotria woodii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
woodii
ID:
288773
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
J. Malayan Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 1: 41 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288105
Common Names
- Psychotria Woodii
- Woodii Psychotria
- Psychotria Woronovii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria woodii (also called Wood's 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 woodii is used in traditional medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria woodii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria woodii 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 woodii
Psychotria woodii is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Psychotria woodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria woodii?
Psychotria woodii
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria woodii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
What are the medicinal uses of Psychotria woodii?
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-170192: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.