Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hornitensis
ID:
286778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dwyer & C.W.Ham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 223 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286110

Common Names

  • Psychotria hornitensis
  • Hornitensis Psychotria
  • Hornitensis Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria hornitensis (also called 'Horn'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 hornitensis 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 hornitensis is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed of Psychotria hornitensis is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings of Psychotria hornitensis are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria hornitensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Psychotria hornitensis

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

Psychotria hornitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria hornitensis?

Psychotria hornitensis

What type of plant is Psychotria hornitensis?

Psychotria hornitensis is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria hornitensis?

Psychotria hornitensis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-168319: Based on the initial data import
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.
Clement W. Hamilton (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Ham.' in the authors string.