Psychotria atroviridis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atroviridis
ID:
285632
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 86: 297 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284964
Common Names
- Atroviridis Psychotria
- Atroviridis Wild Coffee
- Atroviridis Wild Tea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psychotria atroviridis (also called Atrovirid Psychotria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has simple, opposite leaves and white flowers with four petals. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Psychotria atroviridis is used as an ornamental plant and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psychotria atroviridis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves with white veins.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psychotria atroviridis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Psychotria atroviridis
Psychotria atroviridis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical forests, wet areas, and along roadsides.
Psychotria atroviridis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychotria atroviridis?
Psychotria atroviridis
What is the common name of Psychotria atroviridis?
Dark-green Psychotria
What is the natural habitat of Psychotria atroviridis?
Rainforest understory, wet montane forests
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-167253: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.