Psychotria tenuipetiolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuipetiolata
ID:
288480
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 254 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287812
Common Names
- Psychotria tenuirachis
- Slender-rachis Psychotria
- Slender-rachis Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria tenuipetiolata (also called 'Thin-petioled Wild Coffee', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 6m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests, tropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria tenuipetiolata is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria tenuipetiolata is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria tenuipetiolata is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within two weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Psychotria tenuipetiolata
Psychotria tenuipetiolata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Psychotria tenuipetiolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria tenuipetiolata?
Psychotria tenuipetiolata
What is the family of Psychotria tenuipetiolata?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Psychotria tenuipetiolata?
Tenu
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-169917: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.