Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rufipilis
ID:
288098

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev. & De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 2: 415 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287430

Common Names

  • Psychotria Rufipilis
  • Rufous-haired Psychotria
  • Rufous-haired Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria konkourensis Schnell [invalid]
  • Psychotria nimbana Schnell [valid]
  • Psychotria nimbana djalonensis Schnell [valid]
  • Psychotria nimbana gaidensis Schnell [valid]
  • Psychotria nimbana vallicola Schnell [valid]
  • Psychotria psychotrioides (Schnell) Schnell [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria rufipilis konkourensis Hepper [valid]
  • Psychotria rufopilis A.Chev. [invalid]
  • Uragoga psychotrioides Schnell [valid]
  • Cephaëlis konkourensis Schnell [valid]

Description

Psychotria rufipilis (also called Red-Haired 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 rufipilis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria rufipilis 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 rufipilis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot of moist soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a seedbed.

Where to Find Psychotria rufipilis

Psychotria rufipilis can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in Central and South America.

Psychotria rufipilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria rufipilis?

Psychotria rufipilis

What is the common name of Psychotria rufipilis?

No common name

Where is Psychotria rufipilis native to?

Tropical Africa

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-169559: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.