Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
howcroftii
ID:
286784

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.N.Takeuchi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Sida 18: 767 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286116

Common Names

  • Psychotria howcroftii
  • Howcroft's Psychotria
  • Howcroft's Wild Coffee

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Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria howcroftii 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 howcroftii

Psychotria howcroftii can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Psychotria howcroftii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria howcroftii?

Psychotria howcroftii

What type of plant is Psychotria howcroftii?

Psychotria howcroftii is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria howcroftii?

Psychotria howcroftii 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-168324: Based on the initial data import
Wayne N. Takeuchi (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.N.Takeuchi' in the authors string.