Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
crassipedunculata
ID:
286156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sohmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bishop Mus. Bull. Bot. 1: 69 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285488

Common Names

  • Psychotria crassipedunculata
  • Crassipedunculata Psychotria
  • Crassipedunculata Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria crassipedunculata (also called 'Thick-stalked-tea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, and is found in humid forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has simple, opposite leaves that are elliptic to oblong in shape, and white flowers with purple spots.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria crassipedunculata 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 crassipedunculata 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 crassipedunculata 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 crassipedunculata prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Psychotria crassipedunculata

Psychotria crassipedunculata is native to Colombia.

Psychotria crassipedunculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria crassipedunculata?

Psychotria crassipedunculata

What is the common name of Psychotria crassipedunculata?

Crassipedunculata Psychotria

What is the family of Psychotria crassipedunculata?

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