Psychotria hemisphaerica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hemisphaerica
ID:
286692
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillespie
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 91: 32 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286024
Common Names
- Psychotria hemisphaerica
- Black-eyed Susan
- Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria hemisphaerica (also called Red-Fruited Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical wet forests and tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria hemisphaerica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Psychotria hemisphaerica are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria hemisphaerica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Psychotria hemisphaerica
Psychotria hemisphaerica is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Psychotria hemisphaerica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria hemisphaerica?
Psychotria hemisphaerica
What is the common name of Psychotria hemisphaerica?
Hemisphaeric Psychotria
What type of plant is Psychotria hemisphaerica?
Psychotria hemisphaerica is a shrub or small tree.
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-168233: Based on the initial data import
John Wynn Gillespie (1901-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillespie' in the authors string.