Psychotria helferiana Kurz
| Etymology | Genus | From Greek life, referring to medicinal qualities of some species |
|---|---|---|
| Species | After J. F. Helfer, a doctor and plant collector | |
| Family | Rubiaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Helfer's Pyschotria | |
| Status | Native: Critically Endangered | |
| Form | Shrub | |
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore | |
Diagnostics
Small shrub of up to 1m found in our nature reserves. The plant is densely covered with small white hairs including the leaves, making them having a pleasant texture.
Plant at Nee Soon Swamp Forest (2011).
Leaf upper surface.
Leaf lower surface.
Small white flowers. Note the dense hairs covering the plant.
Siyang ·
2025-11-03