Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sororia
ID:
288288

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 510 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287620

Common Names

  • Sororia Psychotria
  • Wild Coffee
  • Wild Tea

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga sororia (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mapouria sororia (DC.) Lemée [valid]

Description

Psychotria sororia (also called Soror 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 sororia 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

Psychotria sororia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria sororia 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 sororia

Psychotria sororia is found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Psychotria sororia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria sororia?

Psychotria sororia

What is the family of Psychotria sororia?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria sororia?

Sororia Wild Coffee

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,