Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
oligoneura
ID:
287580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 357 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286912



Common Names

  • Psychotria oligoneura
  • Oligoneura Psychotria
  • Oligoneura Bush


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Description

Psychotria oligoneura (also called 'Coffeeberry', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria oligoneura is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria oligoneura is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Psychotria oligoneura are small and green, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria oligoneura is a tropical shrub that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and allowed to root in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Psychotria oligoneura

Psychotria oligoneura can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.

Psychotria oligoneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria oligoneura?

Psychotria oligoneura

What is the family of Psychotria oligoneura?

Rubiaceae

What are the uses of Psychotria oligoneura?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-169064: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.