Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
kivuensis
ID:
1554488

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Lachenaud

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 17(1): 256. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034135

Common Names

  • Psychotria Kivuensis
  • Kivu Coffee
  • Mountain Coffee

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Description

Psychotria kivuensis (also called Kivu 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 kivuensis 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 kivuensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria kivuensis 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 kivuensis

Psychotria kivuensis is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Psychotria kivuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria kivuensis?

Psychotria kivuensis

What type of plant is Psychotria kivuensis?

Psychotria kivuensis is a shrub or small tree.

Where does Psychotria kivuensis grow?

Psychotria kivuensis 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,