Enhance your garden with the captivating charm of Psychotria nervosa, commonly known as wild coffee. This striking evergreen shrub, native to the subtropical regions of Florida, offers lush, glossy foliage and delicate, white blossoms that transform into bright red berries, attracting birds and pollinators year-round. Ideal for creating a tropical ambiance, Psychotria nervosa thrives in shaded to partially sunny areas, making it perfect for garden borders, understory planting, or as an ornamental centerpiece. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, wild coffee is remarkably low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, ensuring vibrant growth with minimal effort. Embrace the natural beauty and ecological benefits of Psychotria nervosa, and watch as your garden becomes a thriving haven of greenery and wildlife. Add this versatile and enchanting plant to your collection and enjoy a touch of tropical elegance in your own backyard!
Psychotria nervosa, also known as Seminole balsamo or wild coffee, is a shade tolerant medium-sized shrub native to Florida as well as the West Indies and Central and South America. It produces a "small, red, ellipsoid fruit" that resembles "the true coffee bean" in shape and attract birds. Its maximum height ranges from approximately 4-10 feet.
Despite its common name of wild coffee, this species is not known to contain any caffeine. A similar account reported no known usage as a coffee substitute in Jamaica and noted the morphological similarity of its seed to coffee, the more likely reason for its common name being wild coffee.
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FlowerPotNursery Little Psycho Coffee Psychotria nervosa 4" Pot
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