Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
anemothyrsus
ID:
285549

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 330 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284881

Common Names

  • Psychotria anemothyrsus
  • Anemothyrsus Wild Coffee
  • Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria anemothyrsus (also called Wind-Thyrse 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 anemothyrsus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria anemothyrsus 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 anemothyrsus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Psychotria anemothyrsus

Psychotria anemothyrsus is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Psychotria anemothyrsus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria anemothyrsus?

Psychotria anemothyrsus

What is the family of Psychotria anemothyrsus?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria anemothyrsus?

Tropical rainforests

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-167176: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.