Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
flavida
ID:
286460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Talbot

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Syst. List Trees Bombay : 113 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285792



Common Names

  • Psychotria Flavida
  • Flavida Psychotria
  • Psychotria Flavida Plant


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Description

Psychotria flavida (also called 'Yellowish-flowered Whiteweed', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in tropical forests, mangroves, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria flavida is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria flavida is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria flavida is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Psychotria flavida

Psychotria flavida can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Psychotria flavida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria flavida?

Psychotria flavida

What is the common name of Psychotria flavida?

Flavida Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria flavida?

Tropical rainforests

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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