Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
bagshawei
ID:
285667

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.M.A.Petit

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 34: 55 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284999

Common Names

  • Bagshawei Psychotria
  • Bagshawei Wild Coffee
  • Bagshawei Wild Tea

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Synonyms

  • Grumilea saltiensis S.Moore [valid]

Description

Psychotria bagshawei (also called Bagshawe's Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It has yellow-green leaves and yellow-orange flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria bagshawei is used as an ornamental plant and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria bagshawei is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria bagshawei is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches in length. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Psychotria bagshawei

Psychotria bagshawei is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Psychotria bagshawei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria bagshawei?

Psychotria bagshawei

What is the common name of Psychotria bagshawei?

Bagshawe's Psychotria

What is the family of Psychotria bagshawei?

Rubiaceae

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