Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
287687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Oerst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1852: 35 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287019

Common Names

  • Psychotria parvifolia
  • Parvifolia Psychotria
  • Parvifolia Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Mapouria parvifolia Oerst. [valid]
  • Uragoga levyi Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria parvifolia (also called Small-Leaved Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. Native to Central and South America, it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has small, dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria parvifolia is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria parvifolia can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Psychotria parvifolia

Psychotria parvifolia can be found in tropical areas of Central and South America, as well as in the Caribbean.

Psychotria parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria parvifolia?

Psychotria parvifolia

What type of plant is Psychotria parvifolia?

Psychotria parvifolia is a shrub or small tree

Where is Psychotria parvifolia found?

Psychotria parvifolia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-169164: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.