Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 259 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285239
Common Names
- Psychotria camptopus
- Camptopus
- Camptopus Wild Coffee
Synonyms
- Uragoga mannii (Benth. & Hook.f.) Hutch. & Dalziel [valid]
- Camptopus mannii Hook.f. [valid]
- Cephaëlis mannii Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hiern [valid]
Description
Psychotria camptopus (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 camptopus can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria camptopus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria camptopus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Psychotria camptopus
Psychotria camptopus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Psychotria camptopus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria camptopus?
Psychotria camptopus
What family does Psychotria camptopus belong to?
Rubiaceae
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria camptopus?
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,