Wild coffee
Psychotria tenuifolia
Psychotria tenuifolia is a plant that, while not traditionally used in any known medicinal practices, has been studied for its morphoanatomical features. Research focusing on related species, such as Palicourea tetraphylla and Palicourea rudgeoides, has characterized colleters, revealing their functional roles within the plants. Additionally, studies have examined the interactions between Euglossa dilemma bees and various plant taxa, noting an increase in bee abundance with higher flowering plant richness but no specific traditional uses for Psychotria tenuifolia itself. Scientific evidence does not provide strong support for its medicinal applications. No significant safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The study characterizes colleters in Palicourea tetraphylla and Palicourea rudgeoides, revealing their morphoanatomical features and functional roles.
- The naturalized orchid bee Euglossa dilemma used a wide variety of plant taxa for different purposes, with half of the genera and one-third of the families not previously recorded for Euglossine bees.
- Bee abundance increased with flowering plant richness, explaining 9% of the variance.
- The observed rate of new species immigration (0.6 x 10(-4) to 1.8 x 10(-4) per recruit) suggests it is adequate to maintain the diversity of trees in the Barro Colorado plot.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wild coffee?
Wild coffee (Psychotria tenuifolia) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Wild coffee?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Wild coffee; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study characterizes colleters in Palicourea tetraphylla and Palicourea rudgeoides, revealing their morphoanatomical features and functional roles.
How strong is the evidence for Wild coffee?
The strongest finding for Wild coffee carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Wild coffee safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Wild coffee in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Wild coffee interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Wild coffee in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Wild coffee a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Thirty years of forest census at Barro Colorado and the importance of immigration in maintaining diversity. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Plant Resource Use and Pattern of Usage by the Naturalized Orchid Bee (Euglossa dilemma: Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Florida. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Unveiling the Anatomical and Functional Attributes of Stipular Colleters in Palicourea tetraphylla Cham. & Schltdl. and Palicourea rudgeoides (Müll. Arg.) Standl. (Rubiaceae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Ecological Network Theory Boosts Land Maxing Benefits for Biodiversity: An Example with Tropical Bee-Plant Interactions. literature abstract metadata