Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
birotula
ID:
285742

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Sellowia 7: 90 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285074

Common Names

  • Birotula Psychotria
  • Birotula Wild Coffee
  • Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria birotula (also called Two-lobed Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical moist and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria birotula 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria birotula has small white flowers with five petals and yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria birotula 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 birotula

Psychotria birotula is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Psychotria birotula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria birotula?

Psychotria birotula

What is the family of Psychotria birotula?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria birotula native to?

Central America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-167356: Based on the initial data import
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.