Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
awa
ID:
1581635

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Taylor

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Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042651

Common Names

  • Psychotria awa
  • Awa wild coffee
  • Awa psychotria

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Description

Psychotria awa (also called Awa Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 7 meters in height. It is native to the rainforests of the Amazon and is found in humid forests and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria awa is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria awa has small white flowers with yellow centers and red bracts. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria awa is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from 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 placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a potting mix.

Where to Find Psychotria awa

Psychotria awa is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests.

Psychotria awa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria awa?

Psychotria awa

What is the common name of Psychotria awa?

Awa wild coffee

Where is Psychotria awa native to?

Brazil

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,