Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
287557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 545 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286889

Common Names

  • Psychotria occidentalis
  • Western Wild Coffee
  • Western-Leaf Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria occidentalis (also called Western Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria occidentalis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria occidentalis 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 occidentalis 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 occidentalis

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

Psychotria occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria occidentalis?

Psychotria occidentalis

What is the common name of Psychotria occidentalis?

Western wild coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria occidentalis?

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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