Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
psychotriifolia
ID:
287903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 18: 133 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287235

Common Names

  • Psychotria psychotriifolia
  • Psychotriifolia Wild Coffee
  • Psychotriifolia Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria sinuensis Standl. [valid]
  • Uragoga psychotriifolia (Seem.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Cephaelis psychotriifolia Seem. [valid]

Description

Psychotria psychotriifolia (also called White-veined Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has white flowers and white-veined leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria psychotriifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria psychotriifolia 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 psychotriifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers a sunny position and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Psychotria psychotriifolia

Psychotria psychotriifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Psychotria psychotriifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria psychotriifolia?

Psychotria psychotriifolia

What are the common names of Psychotria psychotriifolia?

Psychotria-leaved Psychotria, Psychotria-leaf Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria psychotriifolia?

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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