Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Candollea 75(2): 176. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001711
Common Names
- Psychotria Notopleuroides
- Mountain Wild Coffee
- Wild Coffee
Description
Psychotria notopleuroides (also called 'Notopleuroid 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 notopleuroides 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 notopleuroides has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria notopleuroides is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a potting mix.
Where to Find Psychotria notopleuroides
Psychotria notopleuroides is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern part of the island.
Psychotria notopleuroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria notopleuroides?
Psychotria notopleuroides
What is the common name of Psychotria notopleuroides?
Notopleuroid Psychotria
Where is Psychotria notopleuroides native to?
Peru
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,