Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
yapoensis
ID:
288794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schnell) Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 259 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288126

Common Names

  • Yapoensis Psychotria
  • Yapoensis Wild Coffee
  • Yapoensis Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga yapoensis Schnell [valid]
  • Cephaëlis yapoensis (Schnell) Schnell [valid]

Description

Psychotria yapoensis (also called Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria yapoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychotria yapoensis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, slender stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria yapoensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Psychotria yapoensis

Psychotria yapoensis is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Psychotria yapoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria yapoensis?

Psychotria yapoensis

What type of plant is Psychotria yapoensis?

Psychotria yapoensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Psychotria yapoensis native to?

Psychotria yapoensis is native to Ecuador.

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-170210: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Raymond Albert Alfred Schnell (1913-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schnell' in the authors string.