Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
monanthos
ID:
287384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36: 19 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286716

Common Names

  • Psychotria monanthos
  • Monanthos Psychotria
  • Monanthos Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria arbutifolia Schltr. [valid]
  • Psychotria paramaracarpus Schltr. [valid]
  • Psychotria phyllanthoides Schltr. & Guillaumin [valid]
  • Uragoga arbutifolia Baill. [valid]
  • Uragoga monanthos Baill. [valid]
  • Uragoga paramaracarpus Baill. [valid]
  • Uragoga subuniflora Baill. [valid]

Description

Psychotria monanthos (also called Single-flowered Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in wet forests, along streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria monanthos is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria monanthos is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria monanthos can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Psychotria monanthos

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

Psychotria monanthos FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria monanthos?

Psychotria monanthos is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What is the growth habit of Psychotria monanthos?

Psychotria monanthos is a small shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height.

What is the flower color of Psychotria monanthos?

The flowers of Psychotria monanthos are white or pink in color.

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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