Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
laui
ID:
287015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & F.P.Metcalf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 16: 403 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286347

Common Names

  • Psychotria laui
  • Lau's Psychotria
  • Lau's Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Cephaëlis laui (Merr. & F.P.Metcalf) F.C.How & W.C.Ko [valid]
  • Cephaëlis lecomtei Pit. [valid]

Description

Psychotria laui (also called Lau's wild coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It grows in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet habitats. The plant has dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria laui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in tropical regions. It can also be used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria laui 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 laui 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 laui

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

Psychotria laui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria laui?

Psychotria laui

What is the common name of Psychotria laui?

Laui Psychotria

Where is Psychotria laui 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-168538: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Franklin Post Metcalf (1892-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.P.Metcalf' in the authors string.