Psychotria nervosa (Wild Coffee) - Image 18

Botanical names: Psychotria nervosa, Psychotria ligustrifolia, Psychotria lanceolata, Psychotria nervosa var. lanceolata, Psychotria portoricensis, Psychotria undata

Common names: Wild Coffee, Bahama Coffee, Seminole Balsamo

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Caribbean

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Psychotria nervosa (Wild Coffee) green leaves and red fruit clusters on a dense plant
Psychotria nervosa (Wild Coffee) with glossy green leaves and many small clusters of red fruit


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