Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
marginata
ID:
287264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 43 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286596

Common Names

  • Marginata Psychotria
  • Marginata Wild Coffee
  • Psychotria Marginata

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Synonyms

  • Myrstiphyllum marginatum (Sw.) Hitchc. [valid]
  • Psychotria nicaraguensis Benth. ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Uragoga marginata (Sw.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga nicaraguensis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Psychotria marginata (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 marginata is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria marginata is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria marginata 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 marginata

Psychotria marginata can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Psychotria marginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria marginata?

Psychotria marginata

What is the family of Psychotria marginata?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria marginata found?

Brazil

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,

References