Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 420 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288049
Common Names
- Vogeliana Wild Coffee
- Vogeliana Psychotria
- Vogeliana Wild Tea
Synonyms
- Psychotria dusenii K.Schum. [valid]
- Psychotria pilifera Hutch. & Dalziel [valid]
- Psychotria vogeliana bipindensis Schnell [valid]
- Psychotria vogeliana chariensis Schnell [valid]
- Psychotria vogeliana korhogoensis Schnell [valid]
- Psychotria vogeliana letestui Schnell [valid]
- Uragoga vogeliana Kuntze [valid]
- Cephaëlis cornuta Hiern [valid]
- Cephaëlis talbotii Wernham [valid]
Description
Psychotria vogeliana (also called Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has white flowers and grows in wet forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria vogeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychotria vogeliana is small, white, and star-shaped. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychotria vogeliana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and regular watering.
Where to Find Psychotria vogeliana
Psychotria vogeliana is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.
Psychotria vogeliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria vogeliana?
Psychotria vogeliana
What are the common names of Psychotria vogeliana?
Vogel's Psychotria
What is the growth habit of Psychotria vogeliana?
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,