Wild coffee
Psychotria tenuifolia
Psychotria tenuifolia is a plant that has not been traditionally used for any known medicinal or cultural purposes. The scientific literature does not provide information on its traditional uses in any specific medical or cultural practices. Studies focusing on related plants, such as Palicourea tetraphylla and Palicourea rudgeoides, have characterized colleters, revealing their morphoanatomical features and protective functions. Another study involving the naturalized orchid bee Euglossa dilemma found that this bee utilized a wide variety of plant taxa for different purposes, with some genera and families not previously recorded. Additionally, research on diverse agroforests showed that these ecosystems supported specialized and modular networks of bees and plants, highlighting the importance of certain key species in network structure. The rate of new species immigration was found to be sufficient to maintain tree diversity in specific plots. No major safety issues have been reported for Psychotria tenuifolia. There are also no recorded drug interactions associated with this plant.
- Meilleure preuve
- D
- Précautions
- —
Information uniquement. L'usage traditionnel ne signifie pas une efficacité prouvée. Les preuves et la sécurité varient — consultez les sources citées.
Ce que dit la science
- L'étude caractérise les colleters chez Palicourea tetraphylla et Palicourea rudgeoides, révélant leurs caractéristiques morphoanatomiques et leurs rôles fonctionnels.
- L'abeille orchidée naturalisée Euglossa dilemma a utilisé une grande variété d'espèces végétales pour différents buts, avec la moitié des genres et un tiers des familles non précédemment recensés chez les abeilles Euglossines.
- L'abondance des abeilles a augmenté avec la richesse des plantes en fleur, expliquant 9 % de la variance.
- La fréquence observée d'immigration de nouvelles espèces (de 0,6 × 10-4 à 1,8 × 10-4 par recrutement) suggère qu'il est suffisant pour maintenir la diversité des arbres dans le plot Barro Colorado.
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: L'étude caractérise les colleters chez Palicourea tetraphylla et Palicourea rudgeoides, révélant leurs caractéristiques morphoanatomiques et leurs rôles fonctionnels.
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