Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 1: 26 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287135
Common Names
- Psychotria pinnatinervia
- Pinnate-nerved Wild Coffee
- Pinnate-nerved Psychotria
Synonyms
- Grumilea pinnatinervia Merr. [valid]
Description
Psychotria pinnatinervia (also called Fine-veined 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 pinnatinervia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Psychotria pinnatinervia are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria pinnatinervia 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 pinnatinervia
Psychotria pinnatinervia is native to tropical areas of Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.
Psychotria pinnatinervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria pinnatinervia?
Psychotria pinnatinervia
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria pinnatinervia?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common uses of Psychotria pinnatinervia?
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,