Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hirtinervia
ID:
286735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wawra

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 29: 216 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286067

Common Names

  • Psychotria hirtinervia
  • Hairy-veined Psychotria
  • Hairy Veined Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria hirtinervia (also called 'Hairy Wild Coffee', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 feet tall. It has white flowers and is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria hirtinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria hirtinervia has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria hirtinervia is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall, with a rounded crown and spreading branches. It is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Psychotria hirtinervia

Psychotria hirtinervia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Psychotria hirtinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria hirtinervia?

Psychotria hirtinervia

Where is Psychotria hirtinervia found?

Psychotria hirtinervia is found in Colombia.

What type of plant is Psychotria hirtinervia?

Psychotria hirtinervia 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,

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