Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
oleifolia
ID:
287573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 7: 107 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286905

Common Names

  • Psychotria oleifolia
  • Oleifolia Psychotria
  • Oleifolia Bush

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Synonyms

  • Tetramerium oleifolium (Kunth) Spreng. [valid]
  • Coffea oleifolia Kunth [valid]

Description

Psychotria oleifolia (also called 'Coffeeberry', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria oleifolia 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

The flower of Psychotria oleifolia is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Psychotria oleifolia are small and green, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria oleifolia 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 oleifolia

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

Psychotria oleifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria oleifolia?

Psychotria oleifolia

Where is Psychotria oleifolia found?

Psychotria oleifolia is found in India.

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria oleifolia?

Psychotria oleifolia is found in tropical and subtropical 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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