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Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee

Psychotria nervosa

Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee is a lovely plant with bright green leaves that shine in the sunlight. It grows in tropical areas and can have small white flowers that turn into red berries.

Habitat: Tropical forests

Appearance

The Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee is a handsome shrub known for its incredibly glossy, dark green leaves that appear almost varnished. It features clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers, followed by bright red, attractive berries.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyRubiaceaeGenusPsychotria
Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee
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Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Despite its name, its flowers have a mild, sweet fragrance, not like roasted coffee beans!

Its scientific name means 'soul's tree' and 'many-veined' in ancient Greek.

The plant's vibrant red berries are a crucial winter food source for many bird species!

This plant is a cousin to the coffee plant, but its berries are not for brewing!

Special abilities

Ability

Sun Shield Leaves

Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee has exceptionally glossy leaves that reflect excess sunlight, helping protect the plant from harsh rays in its shaded understory habitat.

Ability

Bird Bait Berries

Its bright red berries are a tempting treat for birds, which eat them and then help spread the plant's seeds far and wide to new locations.

Ability

Ant Home Sweet Home

Tiny pockets on the underside of its leaves, called domatia, offer a cozy shelter for some ant species, providing them with a safe home.

Measurements & details

Height
100-300 cm
Spread
60-150 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Spring_to_fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Don't eat the berries, as they are not safe for kids.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee?

100-300 cm

How wide does Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee spread?

60-150 cm

How big are the flowers on Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee?

0.5-1 cm

When does Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee bloom?

Spring_to_fall

Is Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee edible?

No

Is Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee toxic?

Mild

What is Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Shiny-leaved Wild Coffee pollinated?

Insect

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