Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
cardiochlamys
ID:
285946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36: 19 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285278

Common Names

  • Psychotria cardiochlamys
  • Cardiochlamys
  • Cardiochlamys Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga cardiochlamys Baill. [valid]
  • Cephaëlis cardiochlamys S.Moore [valid]

Description

Psychotria cardiochlamys (also called Pigeonberry, Wild Coffee, and Wild Java, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is usually found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and small, red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria cardiochlamys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used to treat fever, malaria, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria cardiochlamys 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 cardiochlamys is a shrub native to tropical America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Psychotria cardiochlamys

Psychotria cardiochlamys is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Psychotria cardiochlamys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria cardiochlamys?

Psychotria cardiochlamys

What is the common name of Psychotria cardiochlamys?

Heart-veined wild coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria cardiochlamys?

Dry forests and thickets

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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