Psychotria palifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palifera
ID:
1511726
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Candollea 75(2): 178. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001149
Common Names
- Psychotria Palifera
- Fruiting Psychotria
- Fruiting Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria palifera (also called Paliferous Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria palifera is used as a medicinal plant, as well as for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria palifera has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria palifera is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Psychotria palifera
Psychotria palifera is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the region.
Psychotria palifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria palifera?
Psychotria palifera
What type of plant is Psychotria palifera?
Tropical tree
Where does Psychotria palifera grow?
Peruvian Andes
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,