Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
petiginosa
ID:
287765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 86 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287097

Common Names

  • Psychotria Petiginosa
  • Psychotria Petiginosa Plant
  • Psychotria Petigin

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Description

Psychotria petiginosa (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 petiginosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria petiginosa 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 petiginosa is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from a healthy plant and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots and allowed to grow until they reach a mature size.

Where to Find Psychotria petiginosa

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

Psychotria petiginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria petiginosa?

Psychotria petiginosa

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria petiginosa?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Psychotria petiginosa?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

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,