Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
peduncularis
ID:
287717

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salisb.) Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 546 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287049

Common Names

  • Psychotria peduncularis
  • Peduncularis Psychotria
  • Peduncularis Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga bayakaensis De Wild. & De Wild. [unknown]
  • Uragoga peduncularis K.Schum. [valid]
  • Cephaëlis peduncularis Salisb. [valid]

Description

Psychotria peduncularis (also called Pedunculate 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 peduncularis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psychotria peduncularis var. ciliatostipulata Verdc.
Psychotria peduncularis var. guineensis (Schnell) Verdc.
Psychotria peduncularis var. hypsophila (K.Schum. & K.Krause) Verdc.
Psychotria peduncularis var. ivorensis (Schnell) Verdc.
Psychotria peduncularis var. nyassana (K.Krause) Verdc.
Psychotria peduncularis var. palmetorum (DC.) Verdc.
Psychotria peduncularis var. peduncularis
Psychotria peduncularis var. semlikiensis Verdc.
Psychotria peduncularis var. suaveolens (Hiern) Verdc.
Psychotria peduncularis var. tabouensis (Schnell) Verdc.
Psychotria peduncularis var. rufonyassana Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria peduncularis 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 peduncularis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is hardy to USDA zone 10.

Where to Find Psychotria peduncularis

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

Psychotria peduncularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria peduncularis?

Psychotria peduncularis

What type of plant is Psychotria peduncularis?

Shrub

Where is Psychotria peduncularis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-169192: Based on the initial data import
Richard Anthony Salisbury (1761-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salisb.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.