Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
verschuereni
ID:
288674

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 2: 434 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288006

Common Names

  • Verschueren's Psychotria
  • Verschueren's Wild Coffee
  • Verschueren's Wild Coffee Tree

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria reducta De Wild. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria verschuerenii reducta E.M.A.Petit [valid]

Description

Psychotria verschuereni (also called Red-berried Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with bright red berries and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria verschuereni 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 verschuereni 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 verschuereni 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 verschuereni

Psychotria verschuereni is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.

Psychotria verschuereni FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria verschuereni?

Psychotria verschuereni

What is the common name of Psychotria verschuereni?

Verschueren's Wild Coffee

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria verschuereni?

Tropical rainforests

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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