Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
xantholoba
ID:
288784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Flora 59: 546 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288116

Common Names

  • Psychotria Xantholoba
  • Xantholoba Psychotria
  • Psychotria Xanthophylla

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga xantholoba (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria xantholoba (also called Yellow-Lobed 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 xantholoba is used in traditional medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria xantholoba 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 xantholoba 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 xantholoba

Psychotria xantholoba is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Psychotria xantholoba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria xantholoba?

Psychotria xantholoba

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria xantholoba?

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

What are the medicinal uses of Psychotria xantholoba?

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,

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