Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
vaccinioides
ID:
288632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Arfak Mts. : 181 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287964

Common Names

  • Psychotria vaccinioides
  • Vaccinioid Psychotria
  • Vaccinioid Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria vaccinioides (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 vaccinioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psychotria vaccinioides var. vaccinioides
Psychotria vaccinioides var. kostermansii Sohmer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria vaccinioides has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, globose drupe. The seedlings have ovate to elliptic leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria vaccinioides 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 vaccinioides

Psychotria vaccinioides is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. It is commonly found in wet forests and along riverbanks.

Psychotria vaccinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria vaccinioides?

Psychotria vaccinioides

What are the common names of Psychotria vaccinioides?

Coffeeberry, Red-berried Psychotria

What is the growth habit of Psychotria vaccinioides?

It is a shrub, up to 2 m tall.

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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