Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
boninensis
ID:
285762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Trees Shrubs Japan , ed. 2: 560 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285094

Common Names

  • Psychotria Boninensis
  • Boninensis Psychotria
  • Psychotria Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria hayatae Standl. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria macrophylla Hayata [illegitimate]

Description

Psychotria boninensis (also called Bonin 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 boninensis 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 boninensis 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 boninensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Psychotria boninensis

Psychotria boninensis can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru.

Psychotria boninensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria boninensis?

Psychotria boninensis

What is the family of Psychotria boninensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria boninensis?

Tropical rainforests

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