Curl-Leaf Wild Coffee
Psychotria revoluta
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Psychotria
- Species:
- Psychotria revoluta
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Puerto Rico
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest understory conditions