Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cavaco) A.P.Davis & Bridson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 141 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288157
Common Names
- Esirensis Psydrax
- Esirensis Wild Coffee
- Esirensis Coffee
Synonyms
- Canthium esirense Cavaco [valid]
Description
Psydrax esirensis (also called Esire's False-Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a greyish-brown bark. It is native to East Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests, woodlands and bushland.
Uses & Benefits
Psydrax esirensis 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
Psydrax esirensis has white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psydrax esirensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Psydrax esirensis
Psydrax esirensis can be found in Madagascar.
Psydrax esirensis FAQ
What are the common names of Psydrax esirensis?
Esirensis Wild Coffee
What are the uses of Psydrax esirensis?
The leaves of Psydrax esirensis are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
What is the distribution of Psydrax esirensis?
Psydrax esirensis is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Psydrax genus
Psydrax acutiflorus,
Psydrax ankotekonensis,
Psydrax arnoldianus,
Psydrax austro-orientalis,
Psydrax bathieanus,
Psydrax dicoccos,
Psydrax dunlapii,
Psydrax esirensis,
Psydrax faulknerae,
Psydrax ficiformis,
Psydrax fragrantissimus,
Psydrax gilletii,
Psydrax grandifolius,
Psydrax graniticola,
Psydrax horizontalis,
Psydrax kaessneri,
Psydrax kibuwae,
Psydrax kingii,
Psydrax kraussioides,
Psydrax lamprophylla,
Psydrax lividus,
Psydrax locuples,
Psydrax lynesii,
Psydrax maingayi,
Psydrax manambyanus,
Psydrax manensis,
Psydrax martinii,
Psydrax micans,
Psydrax moandensis,
Psydrax moggii,
Psydrax montanus,
Psydrax mutimushii,
Psydrax nitidus,
Psydrax obovatus,
Psydrax occidentalis,
Psydrax odorata,
Psydrax palmus,
Psydrax parviflorus,
Psydrax pergracilis,
Psydrax polhillii,
Psydrax recurvifolius,
Psydrax richardsiae,
Psydrax robertsoniae,
Psydrax sambiranensis,
Psydrax schimperianus,
Psydrax shuguriensis,
Psydrax splendens,
Psydrax subcordatus,
Psydrax umbellata,
Psydrax virgatus,
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,