Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
calva
ID:
285894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 199 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285226

Common Names

  • Calva Psychotria
  • Calva Wild Coffee
  • Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga calva Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria calva (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 calva 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psychotria calva var. talbotii (Wernham) O.Lachenaud
Psychotria calva var. cicatricosa O.Lachenaud
Psychotria calva var. rupestris O.Lachenaud
Psychotria calva var. longistipulata O.Lachenaud
Psychotria calva var. calva
Psychotria calva var. kisantuensis (De Wild.) O.Lachenaud

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria calva is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria calva 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 calva

Psychotria calva is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Psychotria calva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria calva?

Psychotria calva

What family does Psychotria calva belong to?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria calva?

Tropical rainforest

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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