Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
gundlachii
ID:
286641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 448 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285973

Common Names

  • Psychotria gundlachii
  • Gundlach's Psychotria
  • Gundlach's Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria gundlachii (also called Gundlach's Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Cuba. It grows in wet, tropical areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria gundlachii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria gundlachii is white and has five petals. The seed is small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria gundlachii is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Psychotria gundlachii

Psychotria gundlachii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Haiti.

Psychotria gundlachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria gundlachii?

Psychotria gundlachii

What is the common name of Psychotria gundlachii?

Gundlach's Wild Coffee

What type of plant is Psychotria gundlachii?

Evergreen shrub

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,

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