Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
phaeochlamysioides
ID:
287772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sohmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bishop Mus. Bull. Bot. 1: 231 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287104

Common Names

  • Psychotria Phaeochlamysioides
  • Psychotria Phaeochlamysioides Plant
  • Psychotria Brownish

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Description

Psychotria phaeochlamysioides (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 phaeochlamysioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its leaves are also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria phaeochlamysioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria phaeochlamysioides 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 phaeochlamysioides

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

Psychotria phaeochlamysioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria phaeochlamysioides?

Psychotria phaeochlamysioides

What is the common name of Psychotria phaeochlamysioides?

Brown-flowered wild coffee

What is the family of Psychotria phaeochlamysioides?

Rubiaceae

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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