Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
lucens
ID:
287154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 211 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286486

Common Names

  • Psychotria lucens
  • Lucens Psychotria
  • Lucens Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga lucens Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria lucens (also called Shining 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 lucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psychotria lucens var. lucens
Psychotria lucens sub. minor (E.M.A.Petit) O.Lachenaud

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria lucens is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria lucens 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 lucens

Psychotria lucens can be found in Central America and the Caribbean

Psychotria lucens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria lucens?

Psychotria lucens

What is the common name of Psychotria lucens?

Shining Psychotria

Where is Psychotria lucens 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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