Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
longipedicellata
ID:
287124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 1: 22 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286456

Common Names

  • Psychotria Longipedicellata
  • Long-Stalked Wild Coffee
  • Long-Stalked Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Grumilea longipedicellata Merr. [valid]

Description

Psychotria longipedicellata (also called Long-pedicel Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall, native to tropical America. It typically grows in wet forests, along streams, and in other humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria longipedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria longipedicellata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria longipedicellata is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Psychotria longipedicellata

Psychotria longipedicellata is native to the Philippines, where it can be found in lowland and montane forests.

Psychotria longipedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria longipedicellata?

Psychotria longipedicellata

What is the common name of Psychotria longipedicellata?

Long-pedicel Psychotria

Where is Psychotria longipedicellata native to?

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,

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