Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
foxworthyi
ID:
810536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sohmer & A.P.Davis

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Sida, Bot. Misc. 27: 145 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809870

Common Names

  • Foxworthy's Psychotria
  • Foxworthy's Wild Coffee
  • Foxworthy's Wild Coffee Plant

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Description

Psychotria foxworthyi (also called 'Foxworthy's Psychotria', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a single, erect stem with ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands, and is often found growing in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria foxworthyi is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria foxworthyi is small and white, with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and pale green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria foxworthyi is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Psychotria foxworthyi

Psychotria foxworthyi is native to the Philippines and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Palawan, Mindoro, and Masbate.

Psychotria foxworthyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria foxworthyi?

Psychotria foxworthyi

What is the family of Psychotria foxworthyi?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria foxworthyi?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-348084: Based on the initial data import
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.
Seymour Hans Sohmer (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sohmer' in the authors string.