Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 44 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286103
Common Names
- Psychotria horizontalis
- Horizontal Psychotria
- Horizontal Wild Coffee
Synonyms
- Myrstiphyllum horizontalis Millsp. [valid]
- Psychotria bimea L.Riley [valid]
- Psychotria divaricata Humb. & Bonpl. ex Roem. & Schult. [valid]
- Psychotria glaucescens Kunth [valid]
- Psychotria horizontalis basicordata Dwyer [valid]
- Psychotria horizontalis glaucescens (Kunth) Steyerm. [valid]
- Psychotria horizontalis glaucescens (Kunth) Borhidi [valid]
- Psychotria horizontalis psilophylla Steyerm. [valid]
- Psychotria longicollis Benth. ex Oerst. [unknown]
- Uragoga glaucescens (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
- Uragoga horizontalis Kuntze [valid]
- Uragoga longicollis (Benth. ex Oerst.) Kuntze [valid]
- Psychotria horizontalis glaucina Borhidi & R.M.Fonseca [valid]
Description
Psychotria horizontalis (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 horizontalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria horizontalis is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed of Psychotria horizontalis is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings of Psychotria horizontalis are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria horizontalis 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 horizontalis
Psychotria horizontalis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Psychotria horizontalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria horizontalis?
Psychotria horizontalis
What type of plant is Psychotria horizontalis?
Psychotria horizontalis is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria horizontalis?
Psychotria horizontalis is native to tropical regions of South and 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,