Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
apdavisiana
ID:
1325819

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.N.Takeuchi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 153: 51 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338273

Common Names

  • Psychotria apdavisiana
  • Apdavisiana Psychotria
  • Apdavisiana Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria apdavisiana (also called Davis' wild coffee, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval leaves. It is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in humid forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria apdavisiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria apdavisiana has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria apdavisiana is a species of shrub native to India. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seedbed and transplanted when the seedlings are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Psychotria apdavisiana

Psychotria apdavisiana is found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Psychotria apdavisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria apdavisiana?

Psychotria apdavisiana

Where is Psychotria apdavisiana found?

Psychotria apdavisiana is found in India.

What is the growth habit of Psychotria apdavisiana?

Psychotria apdavisiana is a small, evergreen shrub with a single trunk.

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

Wayne N. Takeuchi (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.N.Takeuchi' in the authors string.