Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pilosella
ID:
287797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 1: 353 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287129

Common Names

  • Psychotria pilosella
  • Pilosella Psychotria
  • Pilosella Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Grumilea pilosella Merr. [valid]

Description

Psychotria pilosella (also called Hairy Psychotria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in moist forests, often at lower elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria pilosella is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psychotria pilosella sub. pilosella
Psychotria pilosella var. camarinensis (Merr.) Sohmer & A.P.Davis
Psychotria pilosella sub. erythrotricha (Elmer) Sohmer & A.P.Davis
Psychotria pilosella var. samarensis Sohmer & A.P.Davis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria pilosella is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria pilosella can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Psychotria pilosella

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

Psychotria pilosella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria pilosella?

Psychotria pilosella

What is the common name of Psychotria pilosella?

Hairy wild coffee

What is the family of Psychotria pilosella?

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,

References