Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
kilimandscharica
ID:
286932

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. ex Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Abh. Preuss. Akad. Wiss. 1891: 100 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286264

Common Names

  • Kilimandscharica Psychotria
  • Psychotria Kilimandscharica
  • Kilimandscharica Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria kilimandscharica (also called Kilimanjaro Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Tanzania, and is found in moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria kilimandscharica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria kilimandscharica has white flowers with a yellow center and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria kilimandscharica can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Psychotria kilimandscharica

Psychotria kilimandscharica can be found in the tropical rainforests of East Africa.

Psychotria kilimandscharica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria kilimandscharica?

Psychotria kilimandscharica

What is the family of Psychotria kilimandscharica?

Rubiaceae

What is the distribution of Psychotria kilimandscharica?

Sri Lanka

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-168463: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.