Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
polygrammata
ID:
287854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 50 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287186

Common Names

  • Psychotria polygrammata
  • Many-lined Psychotria
  • Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria polygrammata (also called Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria polygrammata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria polygrammata is white with a yellow center and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria polygrammata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Psychotria polygrammata

Psychotria polygrammata is native to tropical areas of Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

Psychotria polygrammata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria polygrammata?

Psychotria polygrammata

What are the common names of Psychotria polygrammata?

Many-veined Psychotria, Many-veined Wild Coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria polygrammata?

Tropical rainforests

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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