Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
mima
ID:
287353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 22: 386. 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286685

Common Names

  • Psychotria mima
  • Mima Psychotria
  • Mima Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria mima (also called Mima's Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks. It has small, white flowers and small, red fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria mima has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and dysentery. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Psychotria mima has white or pink flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, black, and shiny. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria mima is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Psychotria mima

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

Psychotria mima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria mima?

Psychotria mima

What is the family name of Psychotria mima?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria mima?

Mima Psychotria

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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