Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 389 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286521
Common Names
- Psychotria macgregorii
- Macgregorii Psychotria
- Macgregorii Wild Coffee
Synonyms
- Grumilea macgregorii Merr. [valid]
Description
Psychotria macgregorii (also called Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria macgregorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria macgregorii has small white flowers with yellow or red centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria macgregorii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Psychotria macgregorii
Psychotria macgregorii can be found in Central America and the Caribbean
Psychotria macgregorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria macgregorii?
Psychotria macgregorii
What is the family of Psychotria macgregorii?
Rubiaceae
Where is Psychotria macgregorii native to?
Indonesia
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,