Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
288204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 210 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287536

Common Names

  • Psychotria schweinfurthii
  • Schweinfurth's Psychotria
  • Schweinfurth's Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria farmarii Hutch. & Dalziel [valid]
  • Psychotria obscura Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria sodifera De Wild. [valid]
  • Psychotria soyauxii Hiern [valid]
  • Uragoga aceraensis Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga obscura Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga schweinfurthii Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga soyauxii Kuntze [valid]
  • Grumilea sodifera A.Chev. [valid]

Description

Psychotria schweinfurthii (also called 'Schweinfurth's Psychotria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It typically grows in wet forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria schweinfurthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria schweinfurthii 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 schweinfurthii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Psychotria schweinfurthii

Psychotria schweinfurthii is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Psychotria schweinfurthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria schweinfurthii?

Psychotria schweinfurthii

What is the family of Psychotria schweinfurthii?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria schweinfurthii?

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,

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