Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
1554421

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Lachenaud

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 17(1): 143. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034089

Common Names

  • Psychotria aquatica
  • Aquatica Psychotria
  • Aquatica Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria aquatica (also called 'Water Psychotria', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psychotria aquatica sub. aquatica
Psychotria aquatica sub. glabra O.Lachenaud

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria aquatica is a small white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria aquatica is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to tropical America and is found in moist forests. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Psychotria aquatica

Psychotria aquatica is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in wet forests.

Psychotria aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria aquatica?

Psychotria aquatica

What is the common name of Psychotria aquatica?

Water Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria aquatica?

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,