Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Flora 59: 545 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285060
Common Names
- Beyrichiana Psychotria
- Beyrichiana Wild Coffee
- Wild Coffee
Synonyms
- Uragoga beyrichiana (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Psychotria beyrichiana (also called Beyrich's wild coffee, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola. It grows in lowland rainforest and montane forest.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria beyrichiana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria beyrichiana is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria beyrichiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Psychotria beyrichiana
Psychotria beyrichiana is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Psychotria beyrichiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria beyrichiana?
Psychotria beyrichiana
What is the family of Psychotria beyrichiana?
Rubiaceae
Where is Psychotria beyrichiana native to?
West Africa
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,