Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
toninensis
ID:
288531

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 341 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287863

Common Names

  • Psychotria toninensis
  • Toninensis Wild Coffee
  • Toninensis Psychotria

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Description

Psychotria toninensis (also called Tonin Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in wet forests and along streams, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria toninensis 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 toninensis 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 toninensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Psychotria toninensis

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

Psychotria toninensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria toninensis?

Psychotria toninensis

What are the common names of Psychotria toninensis?

Toni wild coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria toninensis?

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,

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