Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
formosa
ID:
286487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 24 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285819

Common Names

  • Psychotria Formosa
  • Formosa Psychotria
  • Psychotria Formosa Plant

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Synonyms

  • Mapouria formosa Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Uragoga formosa (Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mapouria formosa stipularis Müll.Arg. [valid]

Description

Psychotria formosa (also called Beautiful 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 formosa 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 formosa 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 formosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Psychotria formosa

Psychotria formosa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Psychotria formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria formosa?

Psychotria formosa

What are the common names of Psychotria formosa?

Formosa Psychotria, Formosa Wild Coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria formosa?

Tropical moist forests, tropical dry forests, and tropical wet forests

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-168045: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.