Psychotria capitulifera
Merr. & Perry
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President and Fellows of Harvard College
Description
A tropical tree in the Rubiaceae family found in lowland rainforests, recorded from Colombia and the Solomon Islands.
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Medicinal Uses
Many Psychotria species contain alkaloids and other bioactive chemicals.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in the lowland rainforest. It has been recorded in Santa Isabel in Solomon Islands.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Solomon Islands,
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.
