Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 43 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285941
Common Names
- Grandis Psychotria
- Grandis Wild Coffee
- Grandis Wild Psychotria
Synonyms
- Psychotria laurifolia Spreng. ex DC. [illegitimate]
- Psychotria polyantha DC. [valid]
- Uragoga grandis (Sw.) Kuntze [valid]
- Uragoga polyantha (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Psychotria grandis (also called Grandis Psychotria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves with a smooth margin and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria grandis has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria grandis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria grandis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Psychotria grandis
Psychotria grandis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Psychotria grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria grandis?
Psychotria grandis
What are the common names of Psychotria grandis?
Large Wild Coffee
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria grandis?
Dry, open woods and thickets
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,