Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
kaduana
ID:
286910

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Fosberg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 23: 43 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286242

Common Names

  • Psychotria kaduana
  • Kaduana Psychotria
  • Kaduana Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria kaduana longissima (Rock) Fosberg [valid]
  • Psychotria kaduana pubiflora (A.Heller) Fosberg [valid]
  • Psychotria leptocarpa (Hillebr.) Fosberg [valid]
  • Psychotria longissima (Rock) H.St.John [illegitimate]
  • Straussia kaduana A.Gray [valid]
  • Straussia leptocarpa Hillebr. [valid]
  • Straussia longissima Rock [valid]
  • Straussia pubiflora A.Heller [valid]
  • Coffea chamissonis Hook. & Arn. [valid]
  • Coffea kaduana Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]

Description

Psychotria kaduana (also called Kaduana Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are opposite, elliptic to oblong, 6–12 cm long, and 3–6 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria kaduana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria kaduana is a small white or yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, upright plant with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria kaduana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Psychotria kaduana

Psychotria kaduana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Psychotria kaduana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria kaduana?

Psychotria kaduana

What is the common name of Psychotria kaduana?

Kadu Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria kaduana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-168443: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.