Psychotria lavanchiei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lavanchiei
ID:
287021
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 54(5): 143 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286353
Common Names
- Psychotria lavanchiei
- Lavanchie's Psychotria
- Lavanchie's Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria lavanchiei (also called Lavanchie's Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in forests, woodlands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria lavanchiei 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
The flower of Psychotria lavanchiei is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria lavanchiei 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 lavanchiei
Psychotria lavanchiei is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil.
Psychotria lavanchiei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria lavanchiei?
Psychotria lavanchiei
What is the common name of Psychotria lavanchiei?
Lavanchiei Psychotria
Where is Psychotria lavanchiei 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-168544: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.