Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 261 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287399
Common Names
- Psychotria rosmarinifolia
- Rosmarinifolia Psychotria
- Rosmarinifolia Wild Coffee
Synonyms
- Psychotria ligustrina Guillaumin [illegitimate]
- Uragoga ligustrina Baill. [valid]
- Uragoga rosmarinifolia Baill. [valid]
- Psychotria pueboensis Ruhsam [valid]
Description
Psychotria rosmarinifolia (also called Rosemary-leaved Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and black fruits. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria rosmarinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and inflammation. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria rosmarinifolia is small and white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria rosmarinifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Psychotria rosmarinifolia
Psychotria rosmarinifolia is found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Psychotria rosmarinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria rosmarinifolia?
Psychotria rosmarinifolia
Where is Psychotria rosmarinifolia found?
Psychotria rosmarinifolia is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Brazil.
What is the growth habit of Psychotria rosmarinifolia?
Psychotria rosmarinifolia is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 4 meters in height.
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,