Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
anamallayana
ID:
285538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Or. : 57 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284870

Common Names

  • Anamallayana Psychotria
  • Anamallayana Wild Coffee
  • Anamallayana Wild Tea

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga anamallayana Kuntze [valid]
  • Grumilea longifolia Bedd. [valid]

Description

Psychotria anamallayana (also called Anamallay Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has small, white flowers and dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria anamallayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria anamallayana is a small white flower with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria anamallayana can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil mix moist and provide plenty of light and warmth.

Where to Find Psychotria anamallayana

Psychotria anamallayana is found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Psychotria anamallayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria anamallayana?

Psychotria anamallayana

What is the common name of Psychotria anamallayana?

Anamallayana psychotria

What is the native range of Psychotria anamallayana?

Tropical Asia

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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