Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
lasiophthalma
ID:
287005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wright. 2: 508 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286337

Common Names

  • Lasiophthalma Psychotria
  • Wild Coffee
  • Wild Tea

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga lasiophthalma (Griseb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria lasiophthalma (also called Lasiophthalma 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 lasiophthalma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in tropical regions. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria lasiophthalma 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria lasiophthalma 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 lasiophthalma

Psychotria lasiophthalma is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil.

Psychotria lasiophthalma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria lasiophthalma?

Psychotria lasiophthalma

What is the common name of Psychotria lasiophthalma?

Lasiophthalma Psychotria

Where is Psychotria lasiophthalma 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-168529: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.