Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
obovatifolia
ID:
287546

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 5, 2: 186 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286878

Common Names

  • Psychotria obovatifolia
  • Oval-Leafed Wild Coffee
  • Oval-Leaf Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria obovatifolia (also called 'Oval-leaved Psychotria', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria obovatifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria obovatifolia has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria obovatifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Psychotria obovatifolia

Psychotria obovatifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Psychotria obovatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria obovatifolia?

Psychotria obovatifolia

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria obovatifolia?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Psychotria obovatifolia?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

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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