Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
stenantha
ID:
288333

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 37: 96 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287665

Common Names

  • Stenantha Psychotria
  • Narrow-Flowered Psychotria
  • Narrow-Flowered Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria stenantha (also called 'Stenantha Psychotria', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in lowland rainforests and wet montane forests. It has elliptic to obovate leaves, and white flowers with yellowish centers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria stenantha 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 stenantha 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 stenantha is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical forests, at elevations of 0-1300 m. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Psychotria stenantha

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

Psychotria stenantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria stenantha?

Psychotria stenantha

What is the family of Psychotria stenantha?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria stenantha?

Stenantha 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,

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