Psychotria sorsogonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sorsogonensis
ID:
288286
Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 9: 3264 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287618
Common Names
- Sorsogonensis Psychotria
- Wild Coffee
- Wild Tea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria sorsogonensis (also called Sorsogon Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Philippines. It has white flowers and small, oblong leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria sorsogonensis 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 sorsogonensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria sorsogonensis 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 sorsogonensis
Psychotria sorsogonensis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Psychotria sorsogonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria sorsogonensis?
Psychotria sorsogonensis
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria sorsogonensis?
It is native to the Philippines.
What are the common uses of Psychotria sorsogonensis?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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-169734: Based on the initial data import
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.