Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
conjugens
ID:
286091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(5): 264 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285423

Common Names

  • Conjugens Psychotria
  • Jointed Wild Coffee
  • Conjugens Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

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

Description

Psychotria conjugens (also called paired wild coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in moist forests, often near streams, at elevations up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria conjugens has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It has also been used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria conjugens is a small white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria conjugens 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 conjugens

Psychotria conjugens is native to tropical regions in India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Psychotria conjugens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria conjugens?

Psychotria conjugens

What is the family of Psychotria conjugens?

Rubiaceae

What is the native range of Psychotria conjugens?

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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