Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rubefacta
ID:
288078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Mém. 3(5): 34 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287410

Common Names

  • Psychotria rubefacta
  • Rubefacta Psychotria
  • Rubefacta Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga rubiginosa Baill. [unknown]
  • Psychotria rubiginosa Guillaumin [invalid]
  • Cephaëlis rubefacta S.Moore [valid]

Description

Psychotria rubefacta (also called Red-Flowered 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 rubefacta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria rubefacta is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria rubefacta 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 rubefacta

Psychotria rubefacta is found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Psychotria rubefacta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria rubefacta?

Psychotria rubefacta

Where is Psychotria rubefacta found?

Psychotria rubefacta is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Brazil.

What is the growth habit of Psychotria rubefacta?

Psychotria rubefacta 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-169539: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.