Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
285625

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 929 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284957

Common Names

  • Psychotria Asiatica
  • Asiatica Psychotria
  • Psychotria Asiatica

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Synonyms

  • Antherura rubra Lour. [valid]
  • Polyozus lanceolata Lour. [valid]
  • Psychotria antherura Roem. & Schult. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria esquirolii H.Lév. [valid]
  • Psychotria reevesii Wall. [valid]
  • Psychotria reevesii pilosa Pit. [valid]
  • Psychotria rubra Poir. [valid]
  • Psychotria rubra pilosa (Pit.) W.C.Chen [valid]
  • Psychotrophum asiaticum Crantz [valid]
  • Aucubaephyllum lioukiense Ahlburg [valid]
  • Uragoga rubra Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Psychotria asiatica (also called Asian wild coffee, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves, and its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria asiatica is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria asiatica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves with white veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria asiatica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Psychotria asiatica

Psychotria asiatica is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical forests, wet areas, and along roadsides.

Psychotria asiatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria asiatica?

Psychotria asiatica

What is the common name of Psychotria asiatica?

Asian Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria asiatica?

Rainforest understory, wet montane forests

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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