Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
bontocensis
ID:
285763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 456 (1914 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285095

Common Names

  • Psychotria Bontocensis
  • Bontocensis Psychotria
  • Psychotria Psychotria

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Description

Psychotria bontocensis (also called Bontoc 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 bontocensis 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 bontocensis 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 bontocensis 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 bontocensis

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

Psychotria bontocensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria bontocensis?

Psychotria bontocensis

What is the family of Psychotria bontocensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria bontocensis?

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