Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
subsessiliflora
ID:
288404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 1: 24 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287736

Common Names

  • Psychotria subsessiliflora
  • Subsessiliflora Psychotria
  • Sessiliflora Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Grumilea subsessiliflora Merr. [valid]

Description

Psychotria subsessiliflora (also called Subsessile-flowered Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in moist to wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria subsessiliflora has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psychotria subsessiliflora var. subsessiliflora
Psychotria subsessiliflora var. carinata (Quisumb. & Merr.) Sohmer & A.P.Davis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria subsessiliflora is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedling is thin and has a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria subsessiliflora is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in early spring or late summer. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is more difficult.

Where to Find Psychotria subsessiliflora

Psychotria subsessiliflora is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests and along streams in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Psychotria subsessiliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria subsessiliflora?

Psychotria subsessiliflora

What is the common name of Psychotria subsessiliflora?

No common name

What is the family of Psychotria subsessiliflora?

Rubiaceae

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