Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
coursii
ID:
286146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 54(5): 162 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285478

Common Names

  • Psychotria coursii
  • Cours' Psychotria
  • Cours' Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria coursii (also called Cours' 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 coursii has been used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomach ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria coursii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria coursii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Psychotria coursii prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Psychotria coursii

Psychotria coursii is native to Colombia.

Psychotria coursii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria coursii?

Psychotria coursii

What is the common name of Psychotria coursii?

Coursii Psychotria

What is the family of Psychotria coursii?

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,

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