Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
mutabilis
ID:
1512386

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Taylor

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Candollea 75(2): 174. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001710

Common Names

  • Psychotria Mutabilis
  • Coffeeberry
  • Mountain Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria mutabilis (also called 'Changeable Psychotria', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria mutabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and preserves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria mutabilis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria mutabilis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken from mature plants in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a potting mix with plenty of perlite or sand to ensure good drainage. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Psychotria mutabilis

Psychotria mutabilis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern part of the island.

Psychotria mutabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria mutabilis?

Psychotria mutabilis

What is the common name of Psychotria mutabilis?

Changeable Psychotria

Where is Psychotria mutabilis native to?

Ecuador

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,