Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 5, 2: 181 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285375
Common Names
- Cinerea Psychotria
- Psychotria cinerea
- Wild Coffee
Synonyms
- Psychotria gracilescens De Wild. [valid]
Description
Psychotria cinerea (also called 'Gray Psychotria', 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 cinerea 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 flowers of Psychotria cinerea are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and long with small, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria cinerea is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is also tolerant of salt spray and wind. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Psychotria cinerea
Psychotria cinerea can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Psychotria cinerea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria cinerea?
Psychotria cinerea
What is the common name of Psychotria cinerea?
Gray Psychotria
What is the family of Psychotria cinerea?
Rubiaceae
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,