Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hombroniana
ID:
286757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Fosberg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 5: 295 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286089

Common Names

  • Psychotria hombroniana
  • Hombron's Psychotria
  • Hombron's Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga hombroniana Baill. [valid]

Description

Psychotria hombroniana (also called 'Hombron's 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 hombroniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psychotria hombroniana var. hirtella (Valeton) Fosberg
Psychotria hombroniana var. hombroniana
Psychotria hombroniana var. kusaiensis (Kaneh.) Fosberg
Psychotria hombroniana var. ladronica (Hosok.) Fosberg
Psychotria hombroniana var. mariannensis (Kaneh.) Fosberg
Psychotria hombroniana var. canfieldiae Fosberg
Psychotria hombroniana var. peliliuensis Fosberg
Psychotria hombroniana var. carolinensis (Valeton) ined.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria hombroniana is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed of Psychotria hombroniana is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings of Psychotria hombroniana are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria hombroniana 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 hombroniana

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

Psychotria hombroniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria hombroniana?

Psychotria hombroniana

What is the common name of Psychotria hombroniana?

Hombron's wild coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria hombroniana?

Tropical rainforests

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-168295: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.