Psychotria henryi

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, specifically being a member of the Rubiaceae family. Within this family, it is identified by the genus Psychotria, with the specific species name being henryi.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of Asia. In China, its presence is primarily documented throughout the South-Central part of the country. Beyond Chinese borders, the species can also be found within the Indo-China region. Specifically, Vietnam serves as another key location where this medicinal plant occurs naturally. Therefore, its habitat is limited to these distinct areas in South-Central China and Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Psychotria henryi is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, indicating that its permanent shoots are elevated well above the ground surface, allowing it to establish a stable presence within its ecological niche. Depending on the specific environmental stressors and seasonal variations of its habitat, its growth strategy may also exhibit characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, where the plant maintains relatively short but visible woody stems. This life form enables the species to navigate various structural layers of its environment, utilizing its elevated meristems to access light and resources while maintaining a perennial existence.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Psychotria henryi is characterized by its growth habit as a woody climber that functions in a self-supporting manner. It is an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic behavior toward host plants, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Psychotria henryi has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Fitoterapia
2. Journal of Asian natural products research

Chemicals

Psychotria henryi has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 1, Compound 2.

Compound 1

1. Fitoterapia

Compound 2

1. Fitoterapia