Psychotria monocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monocarpa
ID:
287386
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fosberg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Sargentia 1: 130 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286718
Common Names
- Psychotria monocarpa
- Monocarpa Psychotria
- Monocarpa Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria monocarpa (also called Single-fruited 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 monocarpa 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 monocarpa is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria monocarpa 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 monocarpa
Psychotria monocarpa can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Psychotria monocarpa FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria monocarpa?
Psychotria monocarpa is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
What is the growth habit of Psychotria monocarpa?
Psychotria monocarpa is a small shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height.
What is the flower color of Psychotria monocarpa?
The flowers of Psychotria monocarpa 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-168886: Based on the initial data import
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.