Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
aguilarii
ID:
285461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 23 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284793

Common Names

  • Aguilarii Psychotria
  • Aguilarii Wild Coffee
  • Aguilarii Psychotria

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Description

Psychotria aguilarii (also called White-flowered Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub or tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has small white flowers and grows in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria aguilarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria aguilarii 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 aguilarii 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 aguilarii

Psychotria aguilarii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Psychotria aguilarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria aguilarii?

Psychotria aguilarii

What is the family of Psychotria aguilarii?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria aguilarii?

Aguilar'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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-167095: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.