Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sarmiensis
ID:
288169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sohmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bishop Mus. Bull. Bot. 1: 260 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287501

Common Names

  • Psychotria Sarmiensis
  • Sarmiento Psychotria
  • Sarmiento Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria sarmiensis (also called Sarmiense, 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 sarmiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria sarmiensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria sarmiensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. The seeds should be planted in a pot with moist potting soil and kept in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the seeds should germinate in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Psychotria sarmiensis

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

Psychotria sarmiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria sarmiensis?

Psychotria sarmiensis

What is the common name of Psychotria sarmiensis?

Sarmiento's Psychotria

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria sarmiensis?

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,

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