Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
divergens
ID:
286281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 959 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285613

Common Names

  • Divergens Wild Coffee
  • Psychotria divergens
  • Two-Lobed Winged Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria divaricata Blume [illegitimate]
  • Uragoga divaricata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Uragoga divergens Kuntze [valid]
  • Grumilea divergens grandifolia Miq. [valid]
  • Psychotria divergens grandifolia (Miq.) Boerl. [valid]
  • Grumilea divergens Miq. [valid]

Description

Psychotria divergens (also called divergent 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 elliptic to oblong leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria divergens 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 divergens is a small, white, four-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria divergens can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in spring or summer and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Psychotria divergens

Psychotria divergens can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Psychotria divergens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria divergens?

Psychotria divergens

What is the family of Psychotria divergens?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria divergens?

Divergent Psychotria

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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