Psychotria rufocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufocalyx
ID:
288102
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fosberg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Sargentia 1: 127 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287434
Common Names
- Psychotria Rufocalyx
- Rufous-leaved Psychotria
- Rufous-leaved Wild Coffee
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- Calycodendron rufescens A.C.Sm. [valid]
Description
Psychotria rufocalyx (also called Red-Calyx 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 rufocalyx 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 rufocalyx 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria rufocalyx 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 rufocalyx
Psychotria rufocalyx can be found in tropical rain forests in Central and South America.
Psychotria rufocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria rufocalyx?
Psychotria rufocalyx
What is the common name of Psychotria rufocalyx?
No common name
Where is Psychotria rufocalyx 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-169562: Based on the initial data import
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.