Psychotria usambarensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
usambarensis
ID:
288628
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 691 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287960
Common Names
- Psychotria usambarensis
- Usambara Psychotria
- Usambara Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria usambarensis (also called 'Coffeeberry', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria usambarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria usambarensis 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 three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria usambarensis 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 usambarensis
Psychotria usambarensis is native to the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania. It is commonly found in wet forests and along riverbanks.
Psychotria usambarensis FAQ
What are the common names of Psychotria usambarensis?
Usambara Wild Coffee
What are the uses of Psychotria usambarensis?
The leaves of Psychotria usambarensis are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
What is the distribution of Psychotria usambarensis?
Psychotria usambarensis is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
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-170058: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.