Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
assimilis
ID:
285626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 54(5): 154 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284958

Common Names

  • Psychotria Assimilis
  • Assimilis Psychotria
  • Psychotria Assimilis

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Description

Psychotria assimilis (also called similar 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 assimilis is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria assimilis 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 assimilis can be propagated from 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 assimilis

Psychotria assimilis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical forests, wet areas, and along roadsides.

Psychotria assimilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria assimilis?

Psychotria assimilis

What is the common name of Psychotria assimilis?

Assimilated Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria assimilis?

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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