Botanical Name : Psychotria sulzneri
Family : Rubiaceae
Group: Dicot
Common Name 
ull Leaf Coffee, Dog’s Tongue
Habitat :Native to many worm countries of the world.Psychotria is one of the largest Dicot genera, with over 1500 species around the world in warm climates.
Native Range: South Florida, the West Indies, Mexico and Central America.
Description:
Psychotria sulzneri is an evergreen Perennial shrub reaching 5 – 8 feet in height and 4 ft in width
Leaves are 4 – 7 inches long, dull blue-green, oblanceolate, with prominent veins on the underside. The surface of the leaf has a puckered effect .
Stem & Bark is green to reddish brown, nodes are somewhat prominent
Flowers are small white flowers in panicled clusters, bisexual
You may click to see pictures of flowers & fruits
Fruits are showy, dark red berries in clusters, up to 1/4 inch across. Two seeds per fruit, appearing to be split in half
Medicinal Uses:
Traditional this is used as a remidy of hemostat, febrifuge and cold remedy; used to treat stomach ailments, asthma, swelling of limbs, sores, tumors and skin fungus.In many Caribbean counties it is used as modern remedy.
Added to a mixture of medicinal leaves (usually 9) to make an herbal bath formula for bathing wounds, rashes, swellings, and for those who feel nervous and sleepless. Mash leaves and flowers to apply as poultice on infected sores.
Disclaimer : The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider
Resources:
http://regionalconservation.org/ircs/database/plants/PlantPage.asp?TXCODE=Psycsulz
http://treasurecoastnatives.wordpress.com/2011/12/10/dull-leaf-coffee-isnt-that-dull/
http://www.medgarden.org/plantfiles/psychotria_sulzneri.html
http://irrecenvhort.ifas.ufl.edu/virtualgarden/infosheets/Velvet_leaf_wild_coffee.htm
http://www.herbnet.com/Herb%20Uses_DE.htm
http://www.plantapalm.com/vpe/virtualtours/ORCA/Psychotria-sulzneri-nervosa.jpg
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