Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
schnellii
ID:
288192

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aké Assi) Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 259 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287524

Common Names

  • Psychotria schnellii
  • Schnell's Psychotria
  • Schnell's Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Cephaëlis schnellii Aké Assi [valid]

Description

Psychotria schnellii (also called Schnell's Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in moist forests, often near streams, and can reach heights of up to 10 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria schnellii 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 schnellii is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria schnellii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer or from seed sown in the spring.

Where to Find Psychotria schnellii

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

Psychotria schnellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria schnellii?

Psychotria schnellii

What is the family of Psychotria schnellii?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria schnellii?

Tropical rainforests

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-169646: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Laurent Aké Assi (1931-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aké Assi' in the authors string.