Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ceratalabastron
ID:
285984

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 362 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285316

Common Names

  • Psychotria ceratalabastron
  • Ceratalabastron Psychotria
  • Ceratalabastron Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria ceratalabastron (also called ‘Ceratalabastron 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 and South America. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as tropical forests and wet mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria ceratalabastron 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 ceratalabastron is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria ceratalabastron can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Psychotria ceratalabastron

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

Psychotria ceratalabastron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria ceratalabastron?

Psychotria ceratalabastron

What is the common name of Psychotria ceratalabastron?

Ceratalabastron

What is the natural distribution of Psychotria ceratalabastron?

Central and South 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,

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