Psychotria brevinodes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevinodes
ID:
285822
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban). 7(4): 453. 1913 [15 Aug 1913]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285154
Common Names
- Psychotria brevinodes
- Short-Noded Psychotria
- Short-Noded Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria brevinodes (also called Short-Node Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with opposite, ovate to oblong-lanceolate leaves, native to Costa Rica and Panama. It grows in wet forests, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria brevinodes has been used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria brevinodes has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria brevinodes 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 moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Psychotria brevinodes
Psychotria brevinodes can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Psychotria brevinodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria brevinodes?
Psychotria brevinodes
What are the common names of Psychotria brevinodes?
Common names include Brevinodes Wild Coffee and Brevinodes Wild Tea
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria brevinodes?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South 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-167429: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.