Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
patentinervia
ID:
287692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Flora 59: 546 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287024

Common Names

  • Psychotria patentinervia
  • Patentinervia Psychotria
  • Patentinervia Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga patentinervia Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Psychotria patentinervia (also called Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas, and can reach up to 8 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic, and its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria patentinervia 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 patentinervia 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 patentinervia 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 patentinervia

Psychotria patentinervia is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Psychotria patentinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria patentinervia?

Psychotria patentinervia

What is the common name of Psychotria patentinervia?

Wide-veined Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria patentinervia?

Tropical rainforests

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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