Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
288749

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 71: 278 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288081

Common Names

  • Welwitsch's Psychotria
  • Welwitsch's Wild Coffee
  • Welwitsch's Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Grumilea welwitschii Hiern [valid]

Description

Psychotria welwitschii (also called Welwitsch'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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination, which can take up to three weeks. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Psychotria welwitschii

Psychotria welwitschii 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 welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria welwitschii?

Psychotria welwitschii

What is the family of Psychotria welwitschii?

Rubiaceae

Where is Psychotria welwitschii found?

Angola

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-170170: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.