Status:
valid
Authors:
E.M.A.Petit
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 36: 139 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287148
Common Names
- Psychotria plantaginoidea
- Plantaginoidea Wild Coffee
- Plantaginoidea Psychotria
Description
Psychotria plantaginoidea (also called Plantain-leaved 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 plantaginoidea 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 plantaginoidea 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 plantaginoidea is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Psychotria plantaginoidea
Psychotria plantaginoidea is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Psychotria plantaginoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria plantaginoidea?
Psychotria plantaginoidea
What are the common names of Psychotria plantaginoidea?
Plantain wild coffee, wild coffee
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria plantaginoidea?
Tropical rainforests and moist mountain forests
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,