Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 625 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286182
Common Names
- Psychotria interstans
- Interrupting Wild Coffee
- Interrupting Psychotria
Description
Psychotria interstans (also called interstans 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 interstans is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria interstans 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria interstans 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 interstans
Psychotria interstans 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 interstans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria interstans?
Psychotria interstans
What is the common name of Psychotria interstans?
Intersting Psychotria
Where is Psychotria interstans found?
Psychotria interstans 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,