Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
maricaensis
ID:
287266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 447 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286598

Common Names

  • Maricaensis Psychotria
  • Maricaensis Wild Coffee
  • Psychotria Maricaensis

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Description

Psychotria maricaensis (also called ‘Marica Psychotria’, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and grows in moist forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are oval-shaped and glossy, and its small white flowers are clustered in groups of three.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria maricaensis 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 maricaensis 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 maricaensis 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 maricaensis

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

Psychotria maricaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria maricaensis?

Psychotria maricaensis

What is the common name of Psychotria maricaensis?

Mountain Wild Coffee

Where is Psychotria maricaensis native to?

Southern Mexico and Central 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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