Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
286849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 1: 175 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286181

Common Names

  • Psychotria intermedia
  • Intermediate Wild Coffee
  • Intermediate Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga intermedia (Gardner) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria intermedia (also called intermediate 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 intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria intermedia 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 intermedia 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 intermedia

Psychotria intermedia 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 intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria intermedia?

Psychotria intermedia

What is the common name of Psychotria intermedia?

Intermediate Psychotria

Where is Psychotria intermedia found?

Psychotria intermedia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-168385: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.