Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
cocosensis
ID:
286055

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.W.Ham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 222 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285387

Common Names

  • Cocosensis Wild Coffee
  • Wild Coffee
  • Cocosensis

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Description

Psychotria cocosensis (also called 'Cocos 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 cocosensis can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Psychotria cocosensis are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and long with small, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria cocosensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a potting mix with a high organic content. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Psychotria cocosensis

Psychotria cocosensis is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Psychotria cocosensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria cocosensis?

Psychotria cocosensis

What is the common name of Psychotria cocosensis?

Cocos Psychotria

What is the family of Psychotria cocosensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-167643: Based on the initial data import
Clement W. Hamilton (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Ham.' in the authors string.