Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hamiltoniana
ID:
286652

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9(3): 425. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285984

Common Names

  • Psychotria hamiltoniana
  • Hamilton's Psychotria
  • Hamilton's Wild Coffee

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria hamiltoniana 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 hamiltoniana 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 hamiltoniana is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Psychotria hamiltoniana

Psychotria hamiltoniana is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico.

Psychotria hamiltoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria hamiltoniana?

Psychotria hamiltoniana

What are the common names of Psychotria hamiltoniana?

Hamilton's Wild Coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria hamiltoniana?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-168198: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.