Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
stachyoides
ID:
288327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 464 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287659

Common Names

  • Stachyoides Psychotria
  • Stachys-Like Psychotria
  • Stachys-Like Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria hygrophiloides Benth. [valid]
  • Psychotria mesotropa Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria purpurascens Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Uragoga hygrophilodes Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga mesotropa (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga purpurascens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Uragoga stachyoides (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria stachyoides (also called 'Kahili-Ginger', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is found in tropical rainforests, wet forests, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria stachyoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria stachyoides 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 stachyoides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the late summer or early fall and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Psychotria stachyoides

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

Psychotria stachyoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria stachyoides?

Psychotria stachyoides

What is the family of Psychotria stachyoides?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria stachyoides?

Stachyoides 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-169772: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.