Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
liberica
ID:
287079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hepper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 335 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286411

Common Names

  • Psychotria liberica
  • Liberian Psychotria
  • Liberian Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria liberica (also called Liberica 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 liberica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant in tropical regions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psychotria liberica var. intermedia O.Lachenaud
Psychotria liberica var. liberica
Psychotria liberica var. micropuberula O.Lachenaud

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria liberica 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 liberica 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 liberica

Psychotria liberica can be found in West Africa.

Psychotria liberica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria liberica?

Psychotria liberica

What is the family of Psychotria liberica?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria liberica?

Liberica 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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