Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
288111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Flora 59: 546 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287443

Common Names

  • Psychotria Rupestris
  • Rocky Psychotria
  • Rocky Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga rupestris (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria rupestris (also called Rupestre, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a common understory plant in these habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria rupestris 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 rupestris is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria rupestris 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 rupestris

Psychotria rupestris is native to Central and South America.

Psychotria rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria rupestris?

Psychotria rupestris

What is the common name of Psychotria rupestris?

Rock Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria rupestris?

Rocky slopes

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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