Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
multicostata
ID:
287418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 61: 91 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286750

Common Names

  • Psychotria multicostata
  • Multicostata Psychotria
  • Multicostata Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria multicostoides Valeton [valid]

Description

Psychotria multicostata (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 multicostata 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 multicostata 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 multicostata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting of a healthy stem and place it in a moist soil mix. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Psychotria multicostata

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

Psychotria multicostata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria multicostata?

Psychotria multicostata

What is the family of Psychotria multicostata?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria multicostata?

Multi-ribbed 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