Psychotria ankasensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ankasensis
ID:
285562
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Hall
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 50: 258 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284894
Common Names
- Psychotria ankasensis
- Ankasensis Wild Coffee
- Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria ankasensis (also called Anka Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 5 m tall, native to the Himalayas and the mountains of Central Asia, growing in open forests and scrub at elevations of 2,000–3,500 m. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves, white flowers, and red fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria ankasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria ankasensis is white with five petals, and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape with a glossy surface. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria ankasensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches in length. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Psychotria ankasensis
Psychotria ankasensis can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Psychotria ankasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria ankasensis?
Psychotria ankasensis
What are the common names of Psychotria ankasensis?
Ankasensis
Where is Psychotria ankasensis found?
It is found in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-167188: Based on the initial data import
John Bartholomew Hall (1932-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Hall' in the authors string.