Description
Psychotria dudleyi (also called Dudley's wild coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It grows up to 16 m tall, with opposite, elliptic to oblong leaves. It is found in dry deciduous forests, and in disturbed areas such as roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria dudleyi 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 dudleyi 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.
Where to Find Psychotria dudleyi
Psychotria dudleyi 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.