Taxon

Psychotria sulzneri

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Common name: velvet-leaf psychotria (English)
Family: Rubiaceae (Madder)
Distribution: South Florida, the West Indies, Mexico and Central America.
Life form: Shrub/sub-shrub
Description: Psychotria sulzneri, soft-leaved wild coffee, is an occasional understory shrub of South Florida hammocks. The soft, shiny leaves have deeply-grooved veins and a beautiful iridescent sheen. Small, very fragrant white flowers attract butterflies and bright red or orange fruits are eaten by birds; This species does best in a moist, shady spot.

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