Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
plumieri
ID:
287833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 447 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287165

Common Names

  • Psychotria plumieri
  • Plumier's Psychotria
  • Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria plumieri (also called 'Plumieri Psychotria', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It typically grows in wet, tropical forests and is characterized by its small, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria plumieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria plumieri 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 plumieri 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 plumieri

Psychotria plumieri is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Psychotria plumieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria plumieri?

Psychotria plumieri

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria plumieri?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Psychotria plumieri?

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,

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