Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
foetida
ID:
286482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 342 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285814

Common Names

  • Psychotria Foetida
  • Foetida Psychotria
  • Psychotria Foetida Plant

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria patens D.Dietr. [illegitimate]
  • Uragoga foetida (Griseb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria foetida (also called Fetid Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria foetida is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria foetida is white and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria foetida is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Psychotria foetida

Psychotria foetida is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru.

Psychotria foetida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria foetida?

Psychotria foetida

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria foetida?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the flowering season of Psychotria foetida?

Spring and summer

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-168040: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.