Psychotria lasiocephala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiocephala
ID:
287004
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 10: 97 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286336
Common Names
- Lasiocephala Psychotria
- Wild Coffee
- Wild Tea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria lasiocephala (also called Lasiocephala 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 lasiocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria lasiocephala has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria lasiocephala is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Psychotria lasiocephala
Psychotria lasiocephala is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil.
Psychotria lasiocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria lasiocephala?
Psychotria lasiocephala
What is the common name of Psychotria lasiocephala?
Lasiocephala Psychotria
Where is Psychotria lasiocephala found?
It is found in 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-168528: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.