Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 198 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285070
Common Names
- Bifaria Psychotria
- Bifaria Wild Coffee
- Wild Coffee
Synonyms
- Psychotria bifaria pauridiantha (Hiern) O.Lachenaud [unknown]
- Uragoga bifaria Kuntze [valid]
Description
Psychotria bifaria (also called Bifaria 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 bifaria 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Psychotria bifaria var. bifaria
Psychotria bifaria sub. occidentalis O.Lachenaud
Psychotria bifaria var. minimicalyx (K.Schum.) O.Lachenaud
Psychotria bifaria sub. pauridiantha (Hiern) E.M.A.Petit
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria bifaria is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed that is dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria bifaria 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 bifaria
Psychotria bifaria is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Psychotria bifaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria bifaria?
Psychotria bifaria
What is the family of Psychotria bifaria?
Rubiaceae
Where is Psychotria bifaria 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,