Psychotria goodii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goodii
ID:
810540
Status:
valid
Authors:
Figueiredo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 154: 476 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809874
Common Names
- Good's Psychotria
- Good's Wild Coffee
- Good's Wild Coffee Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria goodii (also called 'Good'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 goodii 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 goodii 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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Psychotria goodii 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 goodii
Psychotria goodii is native to the Philippines and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Palawan, Mindoro, and Masbate.
Psychotria goodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria goodii?
Psychotria goodii
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria goodii?
Psychotria goodii is found in tropical forests in the Philippines.
What is the size of Psychotria goodii?
Psychotria goodii is a small shrub, usually growing to a height of 1-2 m.
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-348088: Based on the initial data import
Estrela Figueiredo (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figueiredo' in the authors string.