Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
leiocarpa
ID:
287031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 22 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286363

Common Names

  • Psychotria leiocarpa
  • Leiocarpa Psychotria
  • Leiocarpa Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria constricta Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria extratropica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria lagoensis Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria leiocarpa elliptica Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria leiocarpa extratropica Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Psychotria leiocarpa intermedia Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria leiocarpa tropica Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Psychotria nitidula Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Psychotria psilogyne Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria tenella Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Ronabea myodendron A.Rich. ex DC. [valid]
  • Ronabia myodendra St.-Lag. [valid]
  • Uragoga constricta Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga extratropica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga lagoensis (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga leiocarpa (Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga nitidula (Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga psilogyne (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga tenella (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Psychotria leiocarpa angustifolia Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Psychotria leiocarpa constricta Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Psychotria leiocarpa latifolia Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Psychotria nemorosa oblongifolia Wawra [valid]
  • Psychotria tenella Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Psychotria leiocarpa extracarpa Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Psychotria leiocarpa genuina Müll.Arg. [invalid]

Description

Psychotria leiocarpa (also called Leiocarp'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 leiocarpa 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 leiocarpa is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria leiocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Psychotria leiocarpa

Psychotria leiocarpa is native to Central and South America.

Psychotria leiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria leiocarpa?

Psychotria leiocarpa

What type of plant is Psychotria leiocarpa?

Psychotria leiocarpa is a shrub

Where is Psychotria leiocarpa found?

Psychotria leiocarpa is found in Central and 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-168553: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.