Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
dermatophylla
ID:
286245

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) E.M.A.Petit

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 34: 100 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285577

Common Names

  • Dermatophylla Psychotria
  • Psychotria Dermatophylla
  • Dermatophylla Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria anomovenosa R.D.Good [valid]
  • Psychotria cabrae De Wild. [valid]
  • Grumilea cabrae De Wild. [valid]
  • Grumilea dermatophylla K.Schum. [valid]
  • Grumilea vermoesenii De Wild. [valid]

Description

Psychotria dermatophylla (also called smooth-leaved wild coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland forests and secondary forests. It has smooth, oblong leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria dermatophylla has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make a tea with a pleasant flavor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria dermatophylla is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria dermatophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Psychotria dermatophylla

Psychotria dermatophylla can be found in Central and South America.

Psychotria dermatophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria dermatophylla?

Psychotria dermatophylla

What is the common name of Psychotria dermatophylla?

Skin-leaved Wild Coffee

What is the family of Psychotria dermatophylla?

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-167818: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Ernest Marie Antoine Petit (1927-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.A.Petit' in the authors string.