Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
cascajalensis
ID:
285962

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.W.Ham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 220 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285294

Common Names

  • Psychotria cascajalensis
  • Cascajalensis
  • Cascajalensis Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria cascajalensis (also called ‘Cascajal wild coffee’, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as tropical forests and wet mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria cascajalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria cascajalensis is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria cascajalensis 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 cascajalensis

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

Psychotria cascajalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria cascajalensis?

Psychotria cascajalensis

What is the common name of Psychotria cascajalensis?

Cascajalensis

What is the natural distribution of Psychotria cascajalensis?

Central 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-167559: Based on the initial data import
Clement W. Hamilton (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Ham.' in the authors string.