Psychotria poeppigiana (Hot Lips) - Image 17

Botanical names: Psychotria poeppigiana, Palicourea tomentosa

Common names: Hot Lips, Labios Ardientes

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Central America

Small plant 2-5 ft

Semi-shade

Moderate water

Regular water

Yellow, orange flowers

Red, crimson, vinous flowers

White, off-white flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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