Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
gabonica
ID:
286527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 201 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285859

Common Names

  • Psychotria gabonica
  • Black-eyed Susan
  • Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria rowlandii Hutch. & Dalziel [valid]
  • Uragoga gabonica Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria gabonica (also called Gabon Tea, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has opposite, simple, elliptic leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria gabonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria gabonica has white flowers with yellowish-green centers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria gabonica 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 gabonica

Psychotria gabonica is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Psychotria gabonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria gabonica?

Psychotria gabonica

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria gabonica?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the flowering season of Psychotria gabonica?

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,

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