Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
chlorophylla
ID:
286017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Flora 59: 546 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285349

Common Names

  • Chlorophylla Psychotria
  • Psychotria chlorophylla
  • Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga chlorophylla (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria chlorophylla (also called Green-leaved Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria chlorophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria chlorophylla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a white, waxy coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria chlorophylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Psychotria chlorophylla

Psychotria chlorophylla is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical forests, particularly in wetter areas.

Psychotria chlorophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria chlorophylla?

Psychotria chlorophylla

What are the common names of Psychotria chlorophylla?

Green-leaved Psychotria, Green-leaved Wild Coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria chlorophylla?

It is found in tropical rainforests, often in disturbed areas

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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