Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tephrosantha
ID:
288486

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 4: 45 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287818

Common Names

  • Psychotria tepuiensis
  • Tepui Psychotria
  • Tepui Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria effusa Turrill [valid]
  • Psychotria setchellii Gillespie [valid]
  • Psychotria sulphurea Seem. [illegitimate]
  • Uragoga sulfurea Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga tephrosantha Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria tephrosantha (also called 'Ash-flowered 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 tephrosantha is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria tephrosantha is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria tephrosantha 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 tephrosantha

Psychotria tephrosantha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Psychotria tephrosantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria tephrosantha?

Psychotria tephrosantha

What is the family of Psychotria tephrosantha?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria tephrosantha?

Teph

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-169922: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.