Psychotria gigantifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantifolia
ID:
1554471
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Lachenaud
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 17(1): 226. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034120
Common Names
- Psychotria Gigantifolia
- Kivu Coffee
- Wild Tea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria gigantifolia (also called Giant-leaved Psychotria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest. It is also found in swamp forest and gallery forest.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria gigantifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria gigantifolia is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria gigantifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting hormone before being potted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Psychotria gigantifolia
Psychotria gigantifolia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Psychotria gigantifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria gigantifolia?
Psychotria gigantifolia
What is the family of Psychotria gigantifolia?
Rubiaceae
Where is Psychotria gigantifolia found?
Central America
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,