Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
mayana
ID:
287281

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.N.Takeuchi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Sida 19(1): 17. 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286613

Common Names

  • Mayana Psychotria
  • Mayana Wild Coffee
  • Psychotria Mayana

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Description

Psychotria mayana (also called ‘Maya 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 mayana 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 mayana 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 mayana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Psychotria mayana

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

Psychotria mayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria mayana?

Psychotria mayana

What is the common name of Psychotria mayana?

Maya Wild Coffee

Where is Psychotria mayana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-168788: Based on the initial data import
Wayne N. Takeuchi (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.N.Takeuchi' in the authors string.