Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
salzmanniana
ID:
288138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(5): 362 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287470

Common Names

  • Psychotria salzmanniana
  • Salzmanniana Psychotria
  • Salzmanniana Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga ambigua (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Psychotria salzmanniana pallida Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Cephaelis ambigua DC. [valid]

Description

Psychotria salzmanniana (also called 'Salzmanniana', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and is found in wet forests, along streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria salzmanniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria salzmanniana 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 salzmanniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Psychotria salzmanniana

Psychotria salzmanniana is native to Central and South America.

Psychotria salzmanniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria salzmanniana?

Psychotria salzmanniana

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria salzmanniana?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers and streams.

What are the uses of Psychotria salzmanniana?

It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

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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