Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
verdcourtii
ID:
288669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 45: 706 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288001

Common Names

  • Verdcourt's Psychotria
  • Verdcourt's Wild Coffee
  • Verdcourt's Wild Coffee Tree

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Description

Psychotria verdcourtii (also called Verdcourt's wild coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria verdcourtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria verdcourtii is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria verdcourtii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Psychotria verdcourtii

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

Psychotria verdcourtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria verdcourtii?

Psychotria verdcourtii

What are the common names of Psychotria verdcourtii?

Verdcourt's Psychotria

What is the growth habit of Psychotria verdcourtii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-170098: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.