Psychotria yaracuyensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yaracuyensis
ID:
288795
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 447 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288127
Common Names
- Yaracuyensis Psychotria
- Yaracuyensis Wild Coffee
- Yaracuyensis Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria yaracuyensis (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 yaracuyensis 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 yaracuyensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria yaracuyensis 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 yaracuyensis
Psychotria yaracuyensis is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Psychotria yaracuyensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria yaracuyensis?
Psychotria yaracuyensis
What type of plant is Psychotria yaracuyensis?
Psychotria yaracuyensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Psychotria yaracuyensis native to?
Psychotria yaracuyensis is native to Venezuela.
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-170211: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.