Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pentaphtosa
ID:
287748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(5): 284 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287080

Common Names

  • Psychotria pentaphtosa
  • Pentaphtosa Psychotria
  • Pentaphtosa Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga pentaphthosa (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria pentaphtosa (also called Pentaphtosa 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 pentaphtosa 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 pentaphtosa has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria pentaphtosa is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a shallow container and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Psychotria pentaphtosa can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Psychotria pentaphtosa

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

Psychotria pentaphtosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria pentaphtosa?

Psychotria pentaphtosa

What type of plant is Psychotria pentaphtosa?

Shrub

Where is Psychotria pentaphtosa 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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