Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
glandulifera
ID:
286570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites ex Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 161 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285902

Common Names

  • Glandulifera Psychotria
  • Glandulifera Wild Coffee
  • Glandulifera Wild Tea

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria glandulifera trimenii Sohmer [valid]
  • Uragoga glandulifera Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria glandulifera (also called Glandular 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 glandulifera 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

Psychotria glandulifera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria glandulifera 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 glandulifera

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

Psychotria glandulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria glandulifera?

Psychotria glandulifera

What type of plant is Psychotria glandulifera?

Herbaceous shrub

Where is Psychotria glandulifera 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-168121: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.