Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
orgyalis
ID:
287599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 195 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286931

Common Names

  • Psychotria orgyalis
  • Orgyalis Psychotria
  • Orgyalis Bush

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Description

Psychotria orgyalis (also called Golden-veined Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of up to 6 m. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria orgyalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in tropical regions. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria orgyalis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria orgyalis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Psychotria orgyalis

Psychotria orgyalis can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Psychotria orgyalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria orgyalis?

Psychotria orgyalis

What is the family of Psychotria orgyalis?

Rubiaceae

What are the uses of Psychotria orgyalis?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-169081: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.