Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sylvatica
ID:
288437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 963 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287769

Common Names

  • Psychotria sylvatica
  • Sylvatica Psychotria
  • Sylvatica Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria viridiflora Zoll. ex Miq. [illegitimate]
  • Uragoga sylvatica Kuntze [valid]
  • Psychotria viridiflora sylvatica (Blume) Miq. [valid]
  • Grumilea sylvatica Miq. [valid]

Description

Psychotria sylvatica (also called Forest 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 sylvatica 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 sylvatica is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria sylvatica is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Psychotria sylvatica

Psychotria sylvatica can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Psychotria sylvatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria sylvatica?

Psychotria sylvatica

What is the family of Psychotria sylvatica?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria sylvatica?

Forest 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