Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
cururuensis
ID:
288897

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.H.Kirkbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 41: 14 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288229

Common Names

  • Psyllocarpus cururuensis
  • Cururu Psyllocarpus
  • Cururu False Dracaena

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Synonyms

  • Tapanhuacanga cururuensis (J.H.Kirkbr.) P.L.R.Moraes [valid]

Description

Psyllocarpus cururuensis (also called Cururu wild coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psyllocarpus cururuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psyllocarpus cururuensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psyllocarpus cururuensis is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Psyllocarpus cururuensis

Psyllocarpus cururuensis is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Namibia.

Psyllocarpus cururuensis FAQ

What is the common name of Psyllocarpus cururuensis?

Cururu psyllocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Psyllocarpus cururuensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average height of Psyllocarpus cururuensis?

10-20 cm

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-170311: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Harold Kirkbride (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Kirkbr.' in the authors string.