Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
287553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 5: 697 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286885

Common Names

  • Psychotria obtusifolia
  • Blunt-Leaf Wild Coffee
  • Blunt-Leaved Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga obtusifolia Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria obtusifolia (also called 'Oblique-leaved Psychotria', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia is a tropical shrub that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and allowed to root in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Psychotria obtusifolia

Psychotria obtusifolia can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.

Psychotria obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria obtusifolia?

Psychotria obtusifolia

What is the common name of Psychotria obtusifolia?

Oblong-leaf wild coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria obtusifolia?

Tropical forests

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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