Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tomentella
ID:
288527

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Zappi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Matogross., Ser. B 3: 259 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287859

Common Names

  • Psychotria tomentella
  • Tomentella Wild Coffee
  • Tomentella Psychotria

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Synonyms

  • Mapouria tomentella S.Moore [valid]

Description

Psychotria tomentella (also called Tomentella Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It has oblong leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria tomentella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria tomentella 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 tomentella is a tropical shrub native to the Caribbean islands of Jamaica and Cuba. It is a fast-growing species that can reach a height of up to 4 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Psychotria tomentella

Psychotria tomentella can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

Psychotria tomentella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria tomentella?

Psychotria tomentella

What are the common names of Psychotria tomentella?

Tomentella wild coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria tomentella?

Tropical rainforests of Colombia

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-169961: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Daniela Cristina Zappi (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zappi' in the authors string.