Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
mornicola
ID:
287405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 384 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286737

Common Names

  • Psychotria mornicola
  • Mornicola Psychotria
  • Mornicola Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria mornicola (also called Morni 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 mornicola is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria mornicola is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria mornicola 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 mornicola

Psychotria mornicola is native to Costa Rica and can be found in montane rainforest.

Psychotria mornicola FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria mornicola?

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

What is the growth habit of Psychotria mornicola?

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

What is the flower color of Psychotria mornicola?

The flowers of Psychotria mornicola 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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