Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
adamsonii
ID:
285443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fosberg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 8: 172 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284775

Common Names

  • Adamson's Psychotria
  • Adamsonii Psychotria
  • Adamson's Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria adamsonii (also called Adamson's psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in humid tropical forests, as well as disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria adamsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria adamsonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria adamsonii can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in moist soil. Seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Psychotria adamsonii

Psychotria adamsonii can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Psychotria adamsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria adamsonii?

Psychotria adamsonii

What is the family of Psychotria adamsonii?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria adamsonii?

Adamson's wild coffee

Species in the Psychotria genus

Psychotria abdita, Psychotria aborensis, Psychotria abouabouensis, Psychotria acreana, Psychotria acuminatissima, Psychotria acutiflora, Psychotria adafoana, Psychotria adamsonii, Psychotria adenophylla, Psychotria aemulans, Psychotria agamae, Psychotria aganosmifolia, Psychotria aguilarii, Psychotria alainii, Psychotria alaotrensis, Psychotria alatipes, Psychotria alba, Psychotria albicaulis, Psychotria albomarginata, Psychotria alemquerensis, Psychotria alfaroana, Psychotria alibertioides, Psychotria alluviorum, Psychotria alpestris, Psychotria alsophila, Psychotria alticola, Psychotria altiplanensis, Psychotria amaracarpoides, Psychotria ambohimitombensis, Psychotria amboniana, Psychotria amieuensis, Psychotria ammericola, Psychotria ampla, Psychotria amplifrons, Psychotria amplissima, Psychotria amplithyrsa, Psychotria ampullacea, Psychotria anamallayana, Psychotria anartiothrix, Psychotria anceps, Psychotria andaiensis, Psychotria andamanica, Psychotria andersonii, Psychotria andevorantensis, Psychotria anemothyrsus, Psychotria angulata, Psychotria angustata, Psychotria anisocephala, Psychotria ankasensis, Psychotria antenniformis,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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