Wild Coffee
Psychotria mycetoides
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Palau
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Psychotria
- Species:
- Psychotria mycetoides
- USDA Symbol:
- PSMY2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical forest understory