Status:
valid
Authors:
Scott Elliot
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 30: 83 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284807
Common Names
- Albicaulis Psychotria
- Psychotria Albicaulis
- Albicaulis
Description
Psychotria albicaulis (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 albicaulis 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Psychotria albicaulis sub. voltensis O.Lachenaud
Psychotria albicaulis sub. albicaulis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria albicaulis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria albicaulis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and dip it in rooting hormone before planting it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The plant can be transplanted outdoors once it is established.
Where to Find Psychotria albicaulis
Psychotria albicaulis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Psychotria albicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria albicaulis?
Psychotria albicaulis
What is the common name of Psychotria albicaulis?
Albicaulis
Where is Psychotria albicaulis found?
Central and South America
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,