Psychotria mineirensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mineirensis
ID:
287358
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 55: 252 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286690
Common Names
- Psychotria mineirensis
- Mineirensis Psychotria
- Mineirensis Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria mineirensis (also called Mineiro 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 mineirensis 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 mineirensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria mineirensis 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 mature stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants have established.
Where to Find Psychotria mineirensis
Psychotria mineirensis can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Psychotria mineirensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria mineirensis?
Psychotria mineirensis
What type of plant is Psychotria mineirensis?
Psychotria mineirensis is a shrub or small tree.
Where is Psychotria mineirensis found?
Psychotria mineirensis is found in Central America, from Nicaragua to Panama.
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-168860: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Fuller Wernham (1879-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wernham' in the authors string.