Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
borbonica
ID:
1334901

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Gmel.) Razafim. & B.Bremer

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 101: 1115 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347355

Common Names

  • Bourbon Psychotria
  • Bourbon Wild Coffee
  • Psychotria Bourbonica

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Description

Psychotria borbonica (also called Psychotria Borbonica, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often in the crotches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria borbonica is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria borbonica has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings have three oval-shaped leaves that are green on the top and white on the underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria borbonica is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is a woody shrub, growing from a single trunk. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept slightly moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Psychotria borbonica

Psychotria borbonica is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Psychotria borbonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria borbonica?

Psychotria borbonica

What is the common name of Psychotria borbonica?

Borbon Psychotria

Where is Psychotria borbonica 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

Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
Birgitta Bremer (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Bremer' in the authors string.
Sylvain G. Razafimandimbison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Razafim.' in the authors string.