Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pacifica
ID:
287630

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 687 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286962

Common Names

  • Psychotria pacifica
  • Pacifica Psychotria
  • Pacifica Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria loniceroides Rechinger [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria stenocarpa K.Schum. [valid]
  • Psychotria stenocarpa montivaga Rech. [valid]
  • Psychotria upoluensis Christoph. [valid]
  • Psychotria stenocarpa typica Hochr. [invalid]

Description

Psychotria pacifica (also called Pachystachys, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has opposite leaves, and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria pacifica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria pacifica 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 pacifica 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 placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Psychotria pacifica

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

Psychotria pacifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria pacifica?

Psychotria pacifica

What type of plant is Psychotria pacifica?

Psychotria pacifica is a shrub or small tree

Where is Psychotria pacifica found?

Psychotria pacifica is found in Central and South America

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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