Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
286560

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turrill) Fosberg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Sargentia 1: 126 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285892

Common Names

  • Glabra Psychotria
  • Glabra Wild Coffee
  • Glabra Wild Tea

Searching for Psychotria glabra? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Calycodendron glabrum (Turrill) A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Calycosia glabra Turrill [valid]

Description

Psychotria glabra (also called Smooth Psychotria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and yellow-green fruits. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria glabra is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Psychotria glabra are white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and upright.

Searching for Psychotria glabra? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria glabra is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize every few months.

Where to Find Psychotria glabra

Psychotria glabra can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Psychotria glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria glabra?

Psychotria glabra

What type of plant is Psychotria glabra?

Herbaceous shrub

Where is Psychotria glabra native to?

Tropical 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-168111: Based on the initial data import
William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.