Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson & S.Corso
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 130 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510131
Common Names
- Psychopterys psilocarpa
- Psilocarp Psychopterys
- Psilocarpa Psychopterys
Description
Psychopterys psilocarpa (also called 'Psilocarpa Psychopterys', among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and bright red berries. It is native to Australia, where it is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Psychopterys psilocarpa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychopterys psilocarpa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychopterys psilocarpa is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best grown in containers or raised beds.
Where to Find Psychopterys psilocarpa
Psychopterys psilocarpa can be found in wet forests in Central and South America.
Psychopterys psilocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychopterys psilocarpa?
Psychopterys psilocarpa
What are the common names of Psychopterys psilocarpa?
Smooth Psychopterys
What is the natural habitat of Psychopterys psilocarpa?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Psychopterys genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
Steven Corso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Corso' in the authors string.