Psychotria christophersenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
christophersenii
ID:
286028
Status:
valid
Authors:
Whistler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 67: 363 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285360
Common Names
- Christophersenii Psychotria
- Psychotria christophersenii
- Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria christophersenii (also called 'Coffeeberry', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria christophersenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria christophersenii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria christophersenii 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 christophersenii
Psychotria christophersenii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical forests, particularly in wetter areas.
Psychotria christophersenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria christophersenii?
Psychotria christophersenii
What are the common names of Psychotria christophersenii?
Yellow-green Wild Coffee
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria christophersenii?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-167619: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Whistler (1944-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whistler' in the authors string.