Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hedraeocephala
ID:
1554479

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bremek.) O.Lachenaud

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 17(1): 238. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034128

Common Names

  • Psychotria Hedraeocephala
  • Coffee Leaf
  • Mountain Rose

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Description

Psychotria hedraeocephala (also called Hedraeocephalous Psychotria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest. It is also found in swamp forest and gallery forest.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria hedraeocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria hedraeocephala is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria hedraeocephala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting hormone before being potted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Psychotria hedraeocephala

Psychotria hedraeocephala is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Psychotria hedraeocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria hedraeocephala?

Psychotria hedraeocephala

What is the family of Psychotria hedraeocephala?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria hedraeocephala found?

Central 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,