Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
kitsonii
ID:
286945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 124 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286277

Common Names

  • Kitsonii Psychotria
  • Psychotria Kitsonii
  • Kitsonii Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria juglasiana Aké Assi [valid]

Description

Psychotria kitsonii (also called 'Kitson's Psychotria', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree, typically growing up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria kitsonii 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 kitsonii 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 kitsonii

Psychotria kitsonii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Psychotria kitsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria kitsonii?

Psychotria kitsonii

What is the family of Psychotria kitsonii?

Rubiaceae

What is the distribution of Psychotria kitsonii?

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-168475: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.