Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
leucopoda
ID:
287074

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.M.A.Petit

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 36: 84 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286406

Common Names

  • Psychotria leucopoda
  • White-footed Psychotria
  • White-footed Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria leucopoda (also called Leucopoda wild coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria leucopoda is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria leucopoda is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria leucopoda is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Psychotria leucopoda

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

Psychotria leucopoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria leucopoda?

Psychotria leucopoda

What is the family of Psychotria leucopoda?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria leucopoda?

Leucopoda Psychotria

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,

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