Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
santamartensis
ID:
288154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. 139 1920

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287486

Common Names

  • Psychotria Santamartensis
  • Santamarta Psychotria
  • Santamarta Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria santamartensis santamartensis [unknown]

Description

Psychotria santamartensis (also called 'Santamartensis', 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 santamartensis 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 santamartensis is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria santamartensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be taken from the current season's growth. Place the cuttings in a pot with moist potting soil and keep them in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the cuttings should root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Psychotria santamartensis

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

Psychotria santamartensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria santamartensis?

Psychotria santamartensis

What is the common name of Psychotria santamartensis?

Santamarta Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria santamartensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-169609: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.