Psychotria capitulifera
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Where to Find It
A tropical plant. It grows in the lowland rainforest. It has been recorded in Santa Isabel in Solomon Islands.
Pacific, Solomon Islands,
Countries: Australia, Fiji, Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Samoa
How to Identify
A tropical tree in the Rubiaceae family found in lowland rainforests, recorded from Colombia and the Solomon Islands.
Medicinal Uses
Many Psychotria species contain alkaloids and other bioactive chemicals.
Notes
There are about 900-1700 Psychotria species. They grow in the tropics. There are about 217 species in tropical America. Many species contain alkaloids and other chemicals. Psychotria capitulifera is recorded from Colombia. Collected on Isabel by Brass. Specimen in Harvard herbarium.
References (2)
- French, B.R., 2010, Food Plants of Solomon Islands. A Compendium. Food Plants International Inc. p 376
- J. Arnold Arbor. 27(2): 216. 1946.
