Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
calocardia
ID:
285886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 235 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285218

Common Names

  • Calocardia Psychotria
  • Calocardia Wild Coffee
  • Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria calocardia (also called White-flowered Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows up to 8 m (26 ft) tall and has white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria calocardia is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria calocardia is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria calocardia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Psychotria calocardia

Psychotria calocardia can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Psychotria calocardia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria calocardia?

Psychotria calocardia

What is the family of Psychotria calocardia?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria calocardia?

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,

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