Psychotria kuruvolii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuruvolii
ID:
286969
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 23: 378 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286301
Common Names
- Psychotria kuruvolii
- Kuruvolii Psychotria
- Kuruvolii Wild Coffee
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Psychotria kuruvolii (also called Kuruvoli Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest of South America and is found in wet, lowland forests. It has elliptic to oblong leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria kuruvolii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria kuruvolii has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria kuruvolii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Psychotria kuruvolii
Psychotria kuruvolii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Psychotria kuruvolii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria kuruvolii?
Psychotria kuruvolii
What type of plant is Psychotria kuruvolii?
Psychotria kuruvolii is a shrub
Where is Psychotria kuruvolii found?
Psychotria kuruvolii is found in tropical regions of South America
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-168497: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.