Psychotria — 13 species
Botanical species in the genus Psychotria recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Psychotria carthagenensis
Psychotria carthagenensis
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun to fairly dense, dappled shade. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil types and moisture levels. A slow-growing plant, even when young.
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Psychotria eminiana
Psychotria eminiana
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
This is a rather variable species, and several distinct varieties have been described. Most of this habit variation seems to be caused by differences in the frequency that an area is burnt, and the extent of the damage caused. Plants that are protected from fire for some years become much woodier than other ones.
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Psychotria nervosa
Psychotria nervosa
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of lowland tropical areas, usually in regions with a distinct dry season, but also sometimes found in areas with all-year round rain. A plant of dappled shade in woodland areas, it also succeeds in full sun. Prefers an alkaline, well-drained soil.
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Psychotria viridis
Psychotria viridis
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade. Prefers a well-drained soil on the alkaline side.
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