Psychotria hendersoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hendersoniana
ID:
286694
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 479 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286026
Common Names
- Psychotria hendersoniana
- Black-eyed Susan
- Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria hendersoniana (also called White-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 hendersoniana 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 hendersoniana 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 hendersoniana 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 hendersoniana
Psychotria hendersoniana is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Psychotria hendersoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria hendersoniana?
Psychotria hendersoniana
What is the common name of Psychotria hendersoniana?
Henderson's Psychotria
What type of plant is Psychotria hendersoniana?
Psychotria hendersoniana 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-168235: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.