Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
mandiocana
ID:
287241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Flora 59: 546 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286573

Common Names

  • Psychotria mandiocana
  • Mandiocana Psychotria
  • Mandiocana Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga mandiocana (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga oliveriana Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria mandiocana (also called Mandioca Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria mandiocana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria mandiocana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria mandiocana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Psychotria mandiocana

Psychotria mandiocana can be found in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.

Psychotria mandiocana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria mandiocana?

Psychotria mandiocana

What type of plant is Psychotria mandiocana?

Psychotria mandiocana is a shrub

Where is Psychotria mandiocana found?

Psychotria mandiocana is found in tropical regions of 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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