Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
paucinervia
ID:
287705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 12: 176 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287037

Common Names

  • Psychotria paulina
  • Paulina Psychotria
  • Paullina Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria paucinervia (also called Few-Nerved Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small white flowers and grows in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria paucinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria paucinervia has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria paucinervia 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 paucinervia

Psychotria paucinervia is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Psychotria paucinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria paucinervia?

Psychotria paucinervia

What type of plant is Psychotria paucinervia?

Shrub

Where is Psychotria paucinervia native to?

Tropical 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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