Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
warmingii
ID:
288738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Flora 59: 546 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288070

Common Names

  • Psychotria warmingii
  • Warming's Psychotria
  • Warming's Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria florestana K.Krause [valid]
  • Uragoga warmingii (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Psychotria warmingii (also called Warming's Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white 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 warmingii is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria warmingii 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 warmingii 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 warmingii

Psychotria warmingii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Psychotria warmingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria warmingii?

Psychotria warmingii

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria warmingii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

What are the medicinal uses of Psychotria warmingii?

It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

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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