Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
brachyanthema
ID:
285781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 210 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285113

Common Names

  • Brachyanthema Psychotria
  • Psychotria
  • Brachyanthema

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Description

Psychotria brachyanthema (also called Brachyanthema 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 brachyanthema has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria brachyanthema 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria brachyanthema is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape and to promote new growth.

Where to Find Psychotria brachyanthema

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

Psychotria brachyanthema FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria brachyanthema?

Psychotria brachyanthema

What is the family of Psychotria brachyanthema?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria brachyanthema found?

Colombia

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,

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