Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hypargyraea
ID:
286807

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 4: 46 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286139

Common Names

  • Hypargyraea Psychotria
  • Hypargyraea Wild Coffee
  • Hairy Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga hypargyrea Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria hypargyraea (also called Hypargyraean Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has opposite, simple, elliptic leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria hypargyraea 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

Psychotria hypargyraea has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria hypargyraea is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Psychotria hypargyraea

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

Psychotria hypargyraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria hypargyraea?

Psychotria hypargyraea

What is the common name of Psychotria hypargyraea?

Hypargyraea wild coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria hypargyraea?

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-168345: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.