Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pilulifera
ID:
287800

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 74(2): 8 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287132



Common Names

  • Psychotria pilulifera
  • Pill-bearing Wild Coffee
  • Pill-bearing Psychotria


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Description

Psychotria pilulifera (also called Pill-bearing Psychotria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in moist forests, often at lower elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria pilulifera is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Psychotria pilulifera are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria pilulifera can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Psychotria pilulifera

Psychotria pilulifera is native to tropical areas of Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

Psychotria pilulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria pilulifera?

Psychotria pilulifera

What is the natural habitat of Psychotria pilulifera?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Psychotria pilulifera?

Medicinal and ornamental 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-169270: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.