Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
dodoensis
ID:
286290

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 424 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285622

Common Names

  • Dodoensis Wild Coffee
  • Psychotria dodoensis
  • Two-Lobed Winged Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria dodoensis (also called White-veined Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in humid and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria dodoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria dodoensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria dodoensis 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 dodoensis

Psychotria dodoensis 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 dodoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria dodoensis?

Psychotria dodoensis

What is the common name of Psychotria dodoensis?

Dodo Psychotria

What type of plant is Psychotria dodoensis?

Evergreen shrub

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-167861: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.