Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
jidehensis
ID:
1554487

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Lachenaud

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 17(1): 253. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034134

Common Names

  • Psychotria Jidehensis
  • Coffee Leaf
  • Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria jidehensis (also called Jide Psychotria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest. It is also found in swamp forest and gallery forest.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria jidehensis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria jidehensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria jidehensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Psychotria jidehensis

Psychotria jidehensis is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Psychotria jidehensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria jidehensis?

Psychotria jidehensis

What type of plant is Psychotria jidehensis?

Psychotria jidehensis is a shrub or small tree.

Where does Psychotria jidehensis grow?

Psychotria jidehensis is native to tropical Africa.

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,