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Psychotria lolokiensis

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-4 m tall. The bark is dark grey and cracked. The leaves are whitish green. The fruit are bright and shiny red.

Psychotria bracteosa Valeton is an illegitimate name - a synonym of Psychotria lolokiensis S. Moore while Psychotria bracteosa Hiern is a synonym of Peripeplus bracteosus (Hiern.) A. M. A Petit. an African species.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Papua New Guinea it is recorded in Central Province.

Countries/locations it is found in

Papua New Guinea


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

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