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Taxon
Psychotria
sulzneri
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.
Locations
1:
Plot 25
(25)
• Accession: X.5-179*A
Area
Individual