Psychotria hosokawae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hosokawae
ID:
286782
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fosberg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 6: 257 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286114
Common Names
- Psychotria hosokawae
- Hosokawa's Psychotria
- Hosokawa's Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria hosokawae (also called Hosokawa's 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 hosokawae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria hosokawae is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed of Psychotria hosokawae is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings of Psychotria hosokawae are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria hosokawae 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 hosokawae
Psychotria hosokawae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Psychotria hosokawae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria hosokawae?
Psychotria hosokawae
What type of plant is Psychotria hosokawae?
Psychotria hosokawae is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria hosokawae?
Psychotria hosokawae 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-168322: Based on the initial data import
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.