Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 49 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287916
Common Names
- Psychotria tsiandrensis
- Tsiandrensis Psychotria
- Tsiandrensis
Description
Psychotria tsiandrensis (also called Tsiandrensis wild coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria tsiandrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria tsiandrensis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria tsiandrensis 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 tsiandrensis
Psychotria tsiandrensis can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Psychotria tsiandrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria tsiandrensis?
Psychotria tsiandrensis
What is the family of Psychotria tsiandrensis?
Rubiaceae
Where is Psychotria tsiandrensis found?
Madagascar
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,