Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
reducta
ID:
287993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 484 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287325

Common Names

  • Psychotria reducta
  • Reducta Psychotria
  • Reducta Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Mapouria reducta (Baker) Bremek. [valid]

Description

Psychotria reducta (also called Reduced Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is found in wet forests, often near streams, at elevations up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria reducta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psychotria reducta var. pilosula (Bremek.) A.P.Davis & Govaerts
Psychotria reducta var. reducta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria reducta is white and has five petals, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria reducta is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be potted up and grown in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Psychotria reducta

Psychotria reducta can be found in wetland habitats in Central America.

Psychotria reducta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria reducta?

Psychotria reducta

What is the family of Psychotria reducta?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria reducta native to?

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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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