Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
macroserpens
ID:
287205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fosberg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Sargentia 1: 131 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286537

Common Names

  • Psychotria macroserpens
  • Macroserpens Psychotria
  • Macroserpens Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria macroserpens (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 macroserpens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria macroserpens is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria macroserpens is a small shrub or tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Psychotria macroserpens

Psychotria macroserpens can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Psychotria macroserpens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria macroserpens?

Psychotria macroserpens

What is the common name of Psychotria macroserpens?

Large-creeping Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria macroserpens?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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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