Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
induta
ID:
286835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 479 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286167

Common Names

  • Psychotria induta
  • Bristly Wild Coffee
  • Bristly Psychotria

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Description

Psychotria induta (also called indutus wild coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical wet forests and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria induta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria induta is a small white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria induta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Psychotria induta

Psychotria induta is native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in lowland forests. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Psychotria induta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria induta?

Psychotria induta

What is the common name of Psychotria induta?

Indut Psychotria

Where is Psychotria induta found?

Psychotria induta is found in Central and South 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,

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