Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
subspathulata
ID:
288408

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 261 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287740

Common Names

  • Psychotria subspathulata
  • Subspathulata Psychotria
  • Spathulata Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Mapouria subspathulata Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Uragoga subspathulata (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria subspathulata (also called Spathulate 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 tropical wet, moist, and dry forests. It has simple, opposite leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria subspathulata has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source and as a source of dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria subspathulata is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria subspathulata 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 subspathulata

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

Psychotria subspathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria subspathulata?

Psychotria subspathulata

What is the common name of Psychotria subspathulata?

Wild Coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria subspathulata?

Tropical rainforests

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-169849: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.