Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
smaragdina
ID:
288275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) Standl. & Piper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 249 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287607

Common Names

  • Smaragdina Psychotria
  • Wild Coffee
  • Wild Tea

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Description

Psychotria smaragdina (also called Emerald Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has white flowers and small, oblong leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria smaragdina has non-medical uses such as being used as a dye for clothing, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for animals. It also has medicinal benefits such as being used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria smaragdina is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria smaragdina is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Psychotria smaragdina

Psychotria smaragdina can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

Psychotria smaragdina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria smaragdina?

Psychotria smaragdina

What type of plant is Psychotria smaragdina?

Psychotria smaragdina is a shrub or small tree.

Where is Psychotria smaragdina native to?

Psychotria smaragdina is native to South America.

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-169724: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Charles Piper (1867-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piper' in the authors string.