Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
muelleriana
ID:
287415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wawra

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Itin. Princ. S. Coburgi 1: 124 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286747

Common Names

  • Psychotria muelleriana
  • Muelleriana Psychotria
  • Muelleriana Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga muelleriana Kuntze [valid]
  • Psychotria muelleriana flaccida Wawra [valid]

Description

Psychotria muelleriana (also called 'Kaua'i 'Akoko, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has ovate to elliptic leaves with smooth margins and white flowers. It grows in wet forests at elevations of 0-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria muelleriana 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 muelleriana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria muelleriana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and wet savanna. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Psychotria muelleriana

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

Psychotria muelleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria muelleriana?

Psychotria muelleriana

What is the family of Psychotria muelleriana?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria muelleriana?

Mueller's 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,

References